Species: Variant of Altolamprologus compressiceps, a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa.
Common variant name: Often referred to as the Gold Head morph from the Kasanga area.
Appearance & body shape: Laterally compressed body (flattened side-to-side), adapted for hunting and navigating rocky crevices.
Habitat in the wild: Rocky shoreline zones of Lake Tanganyika, typically at 1–15 m depths.
Size: Males can reach up to ~15 cm (~6″) total length; females are smaller (~9 cm).
Aquarium setup: Needs a tank with plenty of rocks and hideouts; 200 L or more is recommended.
Diet & behavior: Predatory — feeds on invertebrates and small fish fry, and may opportunistically eat eggs; males can be territorial with each other.
Breeding: Substrate spawner — females choose narrow crevices and guard eggs and fry, while males guard the area externally.