Aulonocara aquilonium Konings, 1995

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  8.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 12 - 25 m
Distribution:  Africa: Lake Malawi.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 16-17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-9
Biology:  Found in sandy areas (Ref. 40898). Territorial males defend a small patch of sand against conspecific males only (Ref. 40898). Foraging females and non-territorial males form large schools (Ref. 40898).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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