Aulonocara guentheri
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A cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi and Lake Malombe, from shallow sandy areas, where it forages for small invertebrates. Endangered. It is named after the ichthyologist Albert Günther.
- Scientific name
- Aulonocara guentheri
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Aulonocara nyassae
Origin
- Native region
- África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 15 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Endangered (EN)
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