Aulonocara saulosi Meyer, Riehl & Zetzsche, 1987
Greenface aulonocara
photo by Dubosc, J.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  9.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 7 - 40 m
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in the eastern shore south of Mozambique border near Masinje.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Mainly encountered at around 12 m depth. Feeds on sand-dwelling invertebrates (Ref. 5595).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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