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Aulonocara maylandi Trewavas, 1984 Sulfurhead Aulonocara |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 30 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi, Eccles Reef. | |||
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| Biology: | Mainly found over sand bordering the rocky reef. Feeds on small sand-dwelling invertebrates (Ref. 5595). Females mouthbrood eggs (Ref. 6020). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 22 May 2018 (B1ac(iv)+2ac(iv)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||