[2] Scientific Name: Aulonocara Baenschi Common Name: Yellow Sunshine PeacockAdult Size: 5 inchesLife Expectancy: 10 Years Habitat: East African Lake Malawi Minimum Tank Size: 50 Gallons Ideal Tank Conditions: Temperature Range: 78°F pH Range: 7.0-8.0 Hardness Range: 10-25° Temperament: Semi aggressive.

The Nkhomo-benga peacock inhabits sandy areas interspersed with rocks where it hunts small invertebrates,[3] which are detected in the sand using enlarged cephalic pores.

The eggs will be mouthbrooded for four weeks before she releases the free swimming fry.

[2] The main threat to this critically endangered cichlid is capture for the aquarium trade.

[1] The specific name honours Ulrich Baensch, the inventor of the dried flake fish food, Tetramin, and who founded Tetra GmbH.