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Aulonocara Cichlid
About Aulonocara Cichlid
Aulonocara Cichlids are derived from several other cichlids, resulting in an intelligent, aggressive, unique, and attractive fish. These characteristics make this fish very popular. This type of cichlid fish is unique because the male digs a nest and attracts females by doing a fin-wiggling dance. The male also incubates the eggs.
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Common Name
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Peacock Cichlids
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Aulonocara
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Genus
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Aulonocara
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Family
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Cichlidae
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SubOrder
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Characoidei
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Order
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Cichliformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Aulonocara Cichlid |
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Color
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Orange
Blue
Red
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Dorsal Fins
Anal Fins
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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1.6 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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5.9 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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75°F to 81°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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55 gallons |
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pH
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7.5 to 9.0 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Aulonocara Cichlid including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Aulonocara Cichlid. |
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Lifespan
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8 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Africa
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