Aulonocara nyassae is normally found in rocky sections of the lake, near open, sandy flats. Its diet consists largely of sand-dwelling crustaceans.
SS: Aulonocara korneliae, Lake Malawi Butterfly Cichlid ( Aulonocara jacobfreibergi), Nyasa Peacock (Aulonocara nyassae ), Grant's Peacock (Aulonocara stuartgranti)
HAB: Eastern Africa; rocky and sandy areas of Lake Malawi. Often found in caves.
Aulonocara nyassae
Satanoperca jurupari
Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor
Sciaenochromis ahli
Labidochromis caeruleus
Neolamprologus brichardi
Mesonauta festivus
Cichlasoma meeki
Laetacara curviceps
Neolamprologus tetracanthus ...
It is speculated that the OB Peacock Cichlid originated from a cross between an Aulonocara nyassae and a species of female mbuna. This cross was initiated in captivity, and the beautiful hybrid OB Peacock was the result.
Profiles Malawi Peacocks Aulonocara nyassae
Key To Species Profile Terms
Pronunciation: Refer to our Pronunciation Key for an explanation of the phonetic symbols.
 See also: Aulonocara, Gallon, Color, Cichlid, Aquarium
|
