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African peacock

Aulonocara nyassae

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Panjang Maks.
8,0 cm
Kedalaman
15-?m
Famili

Tentang

The African peacock (Aulonocara nyassae) is a small freshwater cichlid reaching about 8 cm in length. It is endemic to Lake Malawi in East Africa and is highly prized in the aquarium trade for the vibrant blue and yellow coloration of males.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 8,0 cm
Kedalaman 15-?m

Habitat & Distribution

Jenis Air
Freshwater
Kedalaman
15-?m
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Taxonomy

Ordo Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies)
Famili Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Spesies Aulonocara nyassae

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

How big does African peacock get?
African peacock can grow up to 8.0 cm long.
What family does African peacock belong to?
African peacock (Aulonocara nyassae) belongs to the family Cichlidae (Cichlids) in the order Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies).

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