Copadichromis sp. 'chitimba' Gallireya Reef

Genus:	Copadichromis
Biotope:	Sandy bays along the western shore; sandy substrate in open areas
Geographic distribution:	Western shore of Lake Malawi, south of Chilumba; known from Youngs Bay and Chitimba Bay
Sexual dimorphism:	Females in Chitimba Bay lack flank spots, while juveniles exhibit them; females in Youngs Bay have small flank spots
Breeding:	Males construct a sand-castle type bower with a relatively small rock positioned in the rim of the spawning dish
Special notes:	Resembles Copadichromis sp. “chizumulensis londo”; occurs at approximately 10 m depth in Youngs Bay and about 22 m depth in Chitimba Bay

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