Fairy cichlid

Aulonocara jacobfreibergi

Red and yellow forms in Lake Malawi

Tropical
Island endemic
Island endemic species
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

Aulonocara jacobfreibergi, the eureka red peacock, is a species of fish in the family Cichlidae. It is also known as Freiberg's peacock or fairy cichlid. There are several colour morphs including red or yellow.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Aulonocara
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Reported from Nkudzi, Monkey Bay, Nankumba, Domwe Islands, Otter Point in Lake Malawi.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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