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Aulonocara rostratum Trewavas, 1935 |
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photo by
Turner, G.F. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.30000019073486; dH range: 5 - 30; depth range - 20 m, | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: occurs throughout Lake Malawi. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs over open sand and feeds on sand-dwelling invertebrates (Ref. 5595). Solitary specimens usually seen over soft and muddy bottoms. Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 40898). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||