Altolamprologus compressiceps
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| Altolamprologus compressiceps | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Altolamprologus |
| Species: | A. compressiceps |
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| Altolamprologus compressiceps (Boulenger, 1898) | |
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Altolamprologus compressiceps, locally known as lupapa, is a species of fish in the family Cichlidae. It is endemic to the shallow rocky areas of Lake Tanganyika. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN.[1]
A. compressiceps are close relatives to A. calvus and can be distinguished by their shorter jaws and turned up snout. Calvus have a long sloping face, less distinct bars, and more distinct spots.[3]
Several local variants exist, and some may prove to be distinct species or subspecies. Some examples include:
- 'Fire Fin'
- 'Gold'
- 'Gold Head Kasanga'
- 'Kigoma'
- 'Mutondwe'
- 'Red Fin'
- 'Yellow Chaitika'
- 'Zaire Gold'
