Aulonocara chizumulu (Aulonocara korneliae)

Scientific name: Aulonocara korneliae Meyer, Riehl & Zetzsche, 1987

Aulonocara chizumulu (Aulonocara korneliae)

The Aulonocara chizumulu (Aulonocara korneliae) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 15 cm (5.9 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 23–27°C (73–81°F) and a pH of 7.5–8.5. Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Malawi.

Aulonocara chizumulu care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
15 cm (5.9 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
23–27°C (73–81°F)
pH
7.5–8.5
Hardness
10–30 dGH (178–535 ppm)
Diet
Carnivore

Biology

Regularly found over pure rocky habitats, but forages over sand. Feeds on sand-dwelling invertebrates.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aulonocara korneliae
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.8
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to Chisumulu Island, Lake Malawi.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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