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Lake Malawi cichlids — species, locations & maps

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Aulonocara sp. 'chitande type masinje' Ntekete.jpg Aulonocara stuartgranti 'Ntekete'.jpg Copadichromis likomae 'Ntekete'.jpg Cynotilapia sp. 'lion ntekete' Ntekete.jpg Cynotilapia zebroides 'Ntekete'.jpg
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Genus: Copadichromis
Type locality: Mbamba Bay, Likoma Island, Lake Malawi
Biotope: Open water close to rocky shores and intermediate habitats; typically found schooling above deeper water near islands and bays
Geographic distribution: Lake Malawi, with confirmed records from Likoma Island and Mbamba Bay
Typical adult size: Up to about 14 cm
Sexual dimorphism: Males develop a darker breeding coloration with contrasting lighter areas on the head and fins, while females remain silvery and less distinctly marked
Recommended aquarium size: Minimum 300 litres; aquarium length at least 150 cm
Aquarium setup: Fine sandy substrate with limited rock structures; emphasis on open swimming space. Best kept with calm utaka or similar open-water cichlids
Diet: Plankton feeder; feeds primarily on plankton in the open water column
Breeding: Maternal mouthbrooder; males establish and defend spawning sites close to rocky structures
Aggression: Generally peaceful; territorial mainly during breeding
Special notes: Described by Iles (1960). Previously placed in Haplochromis and Cyrtocara. A schooling utaka requiring space to display natural behavior

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