Aulonocara Gertrudae
📖 Overview
Aulonocara Gertrudae (Aulonocara gertrudae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. It occurs at depths between 3 and 30 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Males from the northern populations with a bright orange patch on shoulder (absent in southern populations) .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Aulonocara Gertrudae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Aulonocara Gertrudae is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Territorial males either dig crater nests, defend a rocky cave (north of Ruhuhu), or dig a spawning pit against a rock. Mouthbrooder.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 30 m , usually 15 - ? m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 6 records indexed .
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