CARES Species Profile:  Aulonocara guentheri

Photo by:  Ad Konings

Description

A cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, Aulonocara guentheri is found in shallow sandy areas where it feeds on small invertebrates.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Malawi

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Malawi

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  Jan. 15, 2017
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  May 23, 2018  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Aulonocara guentheri

IUCN Red List: Aulonocara guentheri

Cichlid Room Companion: Aulonocara guentheri

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