Lamprologus speciosus

Lamprologus speciosus

Buried snail shells shelter fish and eggs

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Lamprologus speciosus is a freshwater fish recorded from Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika, currently only known. It is associated with freshwater habitats. It reaches about 5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Lamprologus
Water type: Freshwater