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Aulonocara
''Aulonocara'' is a genus of haplochromine cichlids endemic to Lake Malawi in East Africa. All ''Aulonocara'' species are maternal mouth brooders. Particularly in the aquarium hobby, ''Aulonocara'' species are also known as peacock cichlids, aulonocaras or simply "peacocks". This genus is strongly sexually dichromic, even by haplochromine standards. As aquarium fish, they are best kept with other medium-sized nonaggressive cichlids from Lake Malawi. All peacock cichlids are known to be less aggressive than their Mbuna counterparts, and thrive in warmer waters that have a slightly basic pH. Species The 22 recognized species in this genus are: * '' Aulonocara aquilonium'' Konings, 1995 * '' Aulonocara auditor'' ( Trewavas, 1935) * '' Aulonocara baenschi'' M. K. Meyer & Riehl, 1985 (nkhomo-benga peacock) * '' Aulonocara brevinidus'' Konings, 1995 * '' Aulonocara brevirostre'' ( Trewavas, 1935) * '' Aulonocara ethelwynnae'' M. K. Meyer, Riehl & Zetzsche, 1987 (Chitande aul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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''Aulonocara'' is a genus of haplochromine cichlids endemic to Lake Malawi in East Africa. All ''Aulonocara'' species are maternal mouth brooders. Particularly in the aquarium hobby, ''Aulonocara'' species are also known as peacock cichlids, aulonocaras or simply "peacocks". This genus is strongly sexually dichromic, even by haplochromine standards. As aquarium fish, they are best kept with other medium-sized nonaggressive cichlids from Lake Malawi. All peacock cichlids are known to be less aggressive than their Mbuna counterparts, and thrive in warmer waters that have a slightly basic pH. Species The 22 recognized species in this genus are: * '' Aulonocara aquilonium'' Konings, 1995 * '' Aulonocara auditor'' ( Trewavas, 1935) * '' Aulonocara baenschi'' M. K. Meyer & Riehl, 1985 (nkhomo-benga peacock) * '' Aulonocara brevinidus'' Konings, 1995 * ''Aulonocara brevirostre'' ( Trewavas, 1935) * ''Aulonocara ethelwynnae'' M. K. Meyer, Riehl & Zetzsche, 1987 (Chitande aulon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aulonocara Jacobfreibergi
''Aulonocara jacobfreibergi'', the eureka red peacock, is a species of fish in the family Cichlidae. It is also known as Freiberg's peacock or fairy cichlid. There are several colour morphs including red or yellow. They generally can grow to around 15 cm in length. It is endemic to Malawi where it has been observed at Nkudzi, Monkey Bay, Nankumba, Domwe Islands and Otter Point in Lake Malawi. The specific name honours the fish importer Jacob Freiberg of Verona, New Jersey who was the co-collector of the type. See also *List of freshwater aquarium fish species A vast number of aquatic species have successfully adapted to live in the freshwater aquarium. This list gives some examples of the most common species found in home aquariums. Catfish Characins and other characiformes ... References External links Fishbase Fish of Malawi jacobfreibergi Fish described in 1974 Fish of Lake Malawi {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aulonocara Hansbaenschi treat it as a valid species.
The Fort Maguire aulonocara (''Aulonocara hansbaenschi''), also known as ''Aulonocara'' 'Fort Maguire' in the aquarium fish trade, is a species of haplochromine cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. It is found in Malawi and Mozambique. Its natural habitat is freshwater lakes. This species is treated as junior synonym of '' Aulonocara stuartgranti'' by the IUCN and the Catalog of Fishes, but FishBase FishBase is a global species database of fish species (specifically finfish). It is the largest and most extensively accessed online database on adult finfish on the web. References hansbaenschi Taxa named b ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aulonocara Auditor
''Aulonocara auditor'' is a species of haplochromine cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. It was known only from the holotype collected in northern Lake Malawi near Vua, Malawi. The IUCN state that this species may possibly be extinct due to beach seining within its limited range but there are claims that it was observed in 1989 and was quite numerous, although this was later retracted and it was stated that these observations referred to '' Aulonocara aquilonium''. Following an examination of the holotype, this examination also suggests that ''A. auditor'' may not be a species of ''Aulonocara ''Aulonocara'' is a genus of haplochromine cichlids endemic to Lake Malawi in East Africa. All ''Aulonocara'' species are maternal mouth brooders. Particularly in the aquarium hobby, ''Aulonocara'' species are also known as peacock cichlids, a ...'' and that more material needs to be collected and studied. References Fish of Malawi auditor Taxa named by Ethelwynn Trewavas Fish desc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aulonocara Baenschi
The nkhomo-benga peacock (''Aulonocara baenschi''), also known as the new yellow regal peacock, is a species of haplochromine cichlid which is endemic to Lake Malawi. This species is threatened by capture for the aquarium trade. Distribution The Nkhomo-benga peacock is endemic to Lake Malawi where has only been recorded from the Nkhomo Reef and possibly nearby areas of western Lake Malawi. Habitat and ecology Scientific Name: Aulonocara Baenschi Common Name: Yellow Sunshine PeacockAdult Size: 5 inchesLife Expectancy: 10 Years Habitat: East African Lake Malawi Minimum Tank Size: 50 Gallons Ideal Tank Conditions: Temperature Range: 78°F pH Range: 7.0-8.0 Hardness Range: 10-25° Temperament: Semi aggressive. Generally peaceful but may become territorial, particularly while spawning. Diet & Nutrition: Carnivorous - prefers live foods such as blood worms, snails or brine shrimp, but will generally accept frozen, flake or pellet foods. The Nkhomo-benga peacock inhabits sandy ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aulonocara Aquilonium
''Aulonocara aquilonium'' is a species of fish in the family Cichlidae. It is endemic to Malawi. Its natural habitat In ecology, the term habitat summarises the array of resources, physical and biotic factors that are present in an area, such as to support the survival and reproduction of a particular species. A species habitat can be seen as the physical ... is freshwater lakes where it occurs in areas of sandy substrate where mature males defend a small territory of sand against other mature males of this species. The foraging females and non-breeding males form large schools. It is found at depths ranging from . During the months of November and December ''A. aquilonium'' is abundant where there is an interface between rock and sandy habitats near Mdoka on the northwestern shores of Lake Malawi References Fish of Malawi aquilonium Taxa named by Ad Konings Fish described in 1995 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Fish of Lake Malawi {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aulonocara Brevinidus
''Aulonocara brevinidus'' is a species of haplochromine Cichlid it is endemic to Lake Malawi and widespread along the eastern shore of the lake. It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. In this species the males defend small territories A territory is an area of land, sea, or space, particularly belonging or connected to a country, person, or animal. In international politics, a territory is usually either the total area from which a state may extract power resources or an ... over sandy areas at depths of where the excavate shallow nests, in denser populations these territories may be as little as apart. The diet appears to consist of small invertebrates. References brevinidus Taxa named by Ad Konings Fish described in 1995 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aulonocara Brevirostre
''Aulonocara brevirostre'' is a species of haplochromine cichlid which is Endemism, endemic to Lake Malawi. It is found along the eastern shore of the Lake in Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. It is common at depths of , it has been found to feed on small invertebrates. algae and detritus. Sources Fish of Malawi Aulonocara, brevirostre Taxa named by Ethelwynn Trewavas Fish described in 1935 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxobox binomials not recognized by IUCN Fish of Lake Malawi {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aulonocara Hueseri
The night aulonocara (''Aulonocara hueseri'') is a species of freshwater fish in the family Cichlidae. It is endemic to Lake Malawi and known from the Malawian part of the lake. It grows to SL. The specific name honours the cichlid aquarist Eberhard Hüser of Hildesheim Hildesheim (; nds, Hilmessen, Hilmssen; la, Hildesia) is a city in Lower Saxony, Germany with 101,693 inhabitants. It is in the district of Hildesheim, about southeast of Hanover on the banks of the Innerste River, a small tributary of the Lei ... in Germany. References Night aulonocara Endemic fauna of Malawi Fish of Malawi Fish of Lake Malawi Taxa named by Manfred K. Meyer Taxa named by Rüdiger Riehl Taxa named by Horst Zetzsche Fish described in 1987 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aulonocara Guentheri
''Aulonocara guentheri'' is a species of haplochromine cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, where they are restricted to the south eastern arm, and Lake Malombe, meaning that as far as is known this fish is endemic to Malawi. It prefers shallow sandy habitat where it forages in small schools, males in breeding colours have been caught by fishermen in November and December suggesting that is when they breed. The specific name honours the German born British herpetologist and ichthyologist Albert Günther Albert Karl Ludwig Gotthilf Günther FRS, also Albert Charles Lewis Gotthilf Günther (3 October 1830 – 1 February 1914), was a German-born British zoologist, ichthyologist, and herpetologist. Günther is ranked the second-most productive re ... (1830-1914), who was one of the first scientists to recognise the diversity of te cichlids in Lake Malawi. References Fish of Malawi guentheri Fish described in 1989 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Fish of Lake Malawi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aulonocara Gertrudae
''Aulonocara gertrudae'' is a species of haplochromine cichlid which is endemic to Lake Malawi, being found in Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. The habitat varies between populations, those south of the Ruhuhu River are sand dwellers which exploit the sandy muddy substrates found near river mouths, while those to the north of the Ruhuhu will occupy rocky habitats too. This is thought to be cause there are fewer rock inhabiting congeners north of the Ruhuhu. The territorial males of this species excavate a burrow in the sand or they may use a cavity formed in a rocky area, especially in the northern populations. The females are found in small foraging groups in the vicinity of the males. The specific name Specific name may refer to: * in Database management systems, a system-assigned name that is unique within a particular database In taxonomy, either of these two meanings, each with its own set of rules: * Specific name (botany), the two-part (bino ... honours Konings' wife, Ger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aulonocara Ethelwynnae
The Chitande aulonocara (''Aulonocara ethelwynnae'') is a species of haplochromine cichlid which is endemic to Lake Malawi, only occurring in the north-west of the Lake near Chitande Island. It occurs over habitats of mixed rock and sand and it feeds on benthic invertebrates. The males show territorial behaviour all year and defend their territories from other males. These territorial males are found in deeper areas around while the non territorial males and the females are rarely seen below . Ripe females descend towards the males and spawning takes place in a cavity or, if the male's territory does not include a cavity, on the open sand. The specific name honours the British ichthyologist Ethelwynn Trewavas (1900-1993) of the British Museum (Natural History) The Natural History Museum in London is a museum that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history. It is one of three major museums on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, the others be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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