Sulfurhead Aulonocara (Aulonocara maylandi maylandi)

Scientific name: Aulonocara maylandi maylandi Trewavas, 1984

The Sulfurhead Aulonocara (Aulonocara maylandi maylandi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Malawi, Eccles Reef.

Sulfurhead Aulonocara care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Mainly found over sand bordering the rocky reef. Feeds on small sand-dwelling invertebrates. Females mouthbrood eggs.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Aulonocara maylandi maylandi
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 30 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi, Eccles Reef.
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec