Altolamprologus compressiceps
| Altolamprologus compressiceps | |
|---|---|
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| Juvenile of the 'Gold' form | |
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Subfamily: | Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Tribe: | Lamprologini |
| Genus: | Altolamprologus |
| Species: | A. compressiceps |
| Binomial name | |
| Altolamprologus compressiceps (Boulenger, 1898) | |
Altolamprologus compressiceps is a species of fish in the Cichlidae family. It is endemic to the shallow rocky areas of Lake Tanganyika. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN.
It is physically similar to its close relative A. calvus, though it is deeper-bodied and has a shorter snout.
Several local variants exist, and some may prove to be distinct species or subspecies. Examples include:
- 'Fire Fin'
- 'Gold'
- 'Gold Head Kasanga'
- 'Kigoma'
- 'Mutondwe'
- 'Red Fin'
- 'Yellow Chaitika'
- 'Zaire Gold'
References
- Bigirimana, C. 2005. Altolamprologus compressiceps. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 3 August 2007.
External links
- FishGeeks Profile Detailed profile including tank setup, feeding and husbandry.