Altolamprologus Golden head compressiceps

#compressiceps #calvus #altolamprologus

Known affectionately as "Comps," Alto. compricesseps comes in several geographical races. The one pictured here is the "Gold Head" morph from #kasanga Island. This morph known and admired in the hobby for its unusually bright burst of orange on its head.

Alto. #compressiceps is characterized by a laterally compressed body, a sloping forehead with a turned-up snout , bold, tiger-like stripes and white to blue spots that decorate the posterior es of the species. Comps are closely related to #Altolamprologus calvus. These two differ morphologically in that Comps have shorter jaws and their snout is turned up, whereas the calvus has a long, sloping face. Comps' bars are more distinct and their spots less so, being just the opposite of the calvus. Adult males can attain maximum lengths of six inches, while females max out at around four inches. Once mature, males are also higher-bodied and possess more elongated fins. Tanks no smaller than 100 gallons are recommended for adults.