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Copadichromis

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Copadichromis is a genus of haplochromine cichlids endemic to Lake Malawi in Eastern Africa. Copadichromis are part of a group known as utaka and are popular with aquarists, as this genus is relatively peaceful in captivity compared to the mbuna.

Species

There are currently 25 recognized species in this genus:[1]

In addition, several local populations are known. Most are probably colour morphs or at best subspecies. But some seem to be distinct species, such as:

References

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  1. ^ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). Species of Copadichromis in FishBase. February 2013 version.
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Copadichromis: Brief Summary

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Copadichromis is a genus of haplochromine cichlids endemic to Lake Malawi in Eastern Africa. Copadichromis are part of a group known as utaka and are popular with aquarists, as this genus is relatively peaceful in captivity compared to the mbuna.

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