Altolamprologus compressiceps Orange

Aquarist: Sanctuary Cichlids

Species: Altolamprologus compressiceps

 

Photo by:   Craig Storms

Description

Piscivore cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Characterized by a highly compressed body (hence its name) making it well suited to hunting small fish found in tight spaces between rocks. Occurs in various color patterns.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika