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African peacock

Aulonocara nyassae

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Chiều dài tối đa
8,0 cm
Phạm vi độ sâu
15-?m
Họ

Giới thiệu

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
Phạm vi độ sâu 15-?m

Habitat & Distribution

Loại nước
Freshwater
Phạm vi độ sâu
15-?m
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Taxonomy

Bộ Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies)
Họ Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Loài Aulonocara nyassae

Câu hỏi thường gặp

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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