Emperor cichlid
Aulonocara nyassae
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The emperor cichlid is endemic to Lake Malawi.
- Scientific name
- Aulonocara nyassae
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Aulonocara nyasensis
Origin
- Native region
- África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 8 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Near threatened (NT)
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