Aulonocara Blue Gold Sand
📖 Overview
Aulonocara Blue Gold Sand (Aulonocara brevinidus), first described by Konings, 1995 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 9.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Aulonocara Blue Gold Sand is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 20 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Aulonocara Blue Gold Sand · Blue Gold Sand Peacock Cichlid |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Aulonocara Blue Gold Sand.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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