Tanganyika cichlids

Article number 10174983

This richly illustrated monograph by Ad Konings provides a comprehensive overview of the cichlid fishes of Lake Tanganyika, one of Africa’s Great Lakes and a center of extraordinary evolutionary diversity. The author describes the major ecological habitats of the lake—rocky shores, sandy and intermediate zones, and open waters—and the behavior, feeding patterns, and breeding strategies of the many endemic species found there. Combining field observations with photographic documentation, Tanganyika Cichlids presents detailed species accounts, distribution notes, and guidance for their identification and care in aquaria. The work bridges natural science and aquarium practice, offering both ichthyologists and aquarists an in-depth introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating freshwater fish communities.