Lamprologus callipterus

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species Profile: Lamprologus callipterus

Species Photo by: Mariusz Kaszyński

Description:   An unusual shell dweller endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Males grow MUCH larger than females and command larger territories than other shell dwellers.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Genetic Line:   F1 First Generation

Year Acquired:   2024

Acquired a group of 5 young fish ~1"+ from a Dave's Rare Fish donation to the 2024 Fall NECA auction. Currently kept with a grow-out group of young calvus, Cyp. leptosoma., and L callipterus.