CARES Species Profile: Aulonocara maylandi
Photo by: Ad Konings
Description
A female mouthbrooding cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, Aulonocara maylandi is found over sand near rocky reefs where it feeds on small sand-dwelling invertebrates.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Malawi
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Malawi
Conservation Status
CARES Classification: Critically Endangered
CARES Assessment Date: March 14, 2026
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
IUCN Assessment Date: May 22, 2018