Altolamprologus compressiceps (Boulenger, 1898)
photo by Nilsson, K.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  12.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 8 - 12
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to and widely distributed in Lake Tanganyika.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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