Aulonocara koningsi is a species of haplochromine cichlid which is endemic to Lake Malawi.

It is common in the restricted area in which it occurs but collection for the aquarium trade does not seem to have affected the population.

Females and non-territorial males are marked with dark vertical bars which often connect on the belly, they also have spots on their flanks.

[3] Aulonocara koningsi is found in the intermediate zone between areas of rocks and sandy substrates at depths of 3–25 metres (9.8–82.0 ft).

[1] The specific name honours the ichthyologist Ad Konings in recognition of his contribution to the study of Lake Malawi's cichlids.