Aulonocara jacobfreibergi (Johnson, 1974) Fairy cichlid |
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photo by
O'Brien, S. |
Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19 | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Reported from Nkudzi, Monkey Bay, Nankumba, Domwe Islands, Otter Point in Lake Malawi. | |||
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Biology: | Northern populations occur in pure rocky habitats and in places with large boulders, while southern populations are found in intermediate habitats and males occupy small caves (Ref. 5595). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |