Greenface aulonocara (Aulonocara saulosi)

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

Greenface aulonocara (Aulonocara saulosi)

The Greenface aulonocara (Aulonocara saulosi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 11 cm (4.3 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 22–26°C (72–79°F) and a pH of 7.8–8.6. Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in the eastern shore south of Mozambique border near Masinje.

Greenface aulonocara care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
11 cm (4.3 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH
7.8–8.6
Diet
Carnivore

Biology

Mainly encountered at around 12 m depth. Feeds on sand-dwelling invertebrates.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aulonocara saulosi
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.2
Depth range
7–40 m (23–131 ft)
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 7 - 40 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in the eastern shore south of Mozambique border near Masinje.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
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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