Neolamprologus brevis

Neolamprologus brevis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it lives in snail shells, primarily of the genus Neothauma. It feeds is on plankton. This species can reach a length of 5.5 cm TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade. The males are much larger than the females and can be identified even at a young age.