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Aulonocara kandeense Tawil & Allgayer, 1987 Blue orchid aulonocara |
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photo by
Dubosc, J. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.30000019073486 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs on Kande Island. | |||
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| Biology: | Feeds on sand-dwelling invertebrates (Ref. 5595). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 22 May 2018 (B1ac(iv)+2ac(iv)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||