CARES Species Profile: Altolamprologus calvus 'yellow' Nkamba Bay
Photo by: Ad Konings
Description
A cichlid native to Lake Tanganyika, specifically Nkamba Bay, Altolamprologus calvus 'yellow' Nkamba Bay lives amongst rocky crevices and caves. It feeds mainly on shrimps and other crustaceans.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Tanganyika
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
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Reference Links
Fishbase: Altolamprologus calvus 'yellow' Nkamba Bay
IUCN Red List: Altolamprologus calvus 'yellow' Nkamba Bay
Cichlid Room Companion: Altolamprologus calvus 'yellow' Nkamba Bay
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