Black Lamprologus calvus

The Black Altolamprologus calvus (Calvus Cichlid) is a striking, slow-growing African cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, known for its jet-black, armor-plated body covered in small pearly white spots, giving it a menacing, compact, and sleek look. It has a high, compressed body, sloping forehead, and large mouth, evolved to navigate tight rock crevices for prey. This predatory fish is territorial and requires hard, alkaline water, with males growing larger and developing longer fins than females, making them popular in specialized African cichlid tanks.