Aulonocara brevirostre

(Aulonocara brevirostre)

Description

Aulonocara brevirostre is a species of haplochromine cichlid which is endemic to Lake Malawi. It is found along the eastern shore of the Lake in Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. It is common at depths of 19–40 metres (62–131 ft), it has been found to feed on small invertebrates. algae and detritus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Cichlidae
Genus:Aulonocara
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