Copadichromis
| Copadichromis | |
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| Male redfin hap (C. borleyi) 'Kadango' population |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Tribe: | Haplochromini |
| Genus: |
Copadichromis Eccles & Trewavas, 1989 |
| Type species | |
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Haplochromis quadrimaculatus Regan, 1922 |
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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.
There are currently 25 recognized species in this genus:
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:
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