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Altolamprologus calvus is a cichlid endemic to the southern shoreline of Lake Tanganyika in eastern Africa. The species has an extremely laterally compressed body and a high dorsal fin. Males may grow to 13 cm (5 inches), while females are normally smaller.It is physically similar to its close relative A. compressiceps, though it is less deep-bodied and has a longer snout.A. calvus is commonly kept as an aquarium fish in setups devoted to East African fish. Several local variants exist.

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  • Altolamprologus calvus is a cichlid endemic to the southern shoreline of Lake Tanganyika in eastern Africa. The species has an extremely laterally compressed body and a high dorsal fin. Males may grow to 13 cm (5 inches), while females are normally smaller.It is physically similar to its close relative A. compressiceps, though it is less deep-bodied and has a longer snout.A. calvus is commonly kept as an aquarium fish in setups devoted to East African fish. Several local variants exist.
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