Copadichromis


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:Copadichromis atripinnis Stauffer & Te. Sato, 2002Copadichromis azureus Konings, 1990Copadichromis borleyi Copadichromis chizumuluensis Stauffer & Konings, 2006Copadichromis chrysonotus Copadichromis cyaneus Copadichromis cyanocephalus Stauffer & Konings, 2006Copadichromis diplostigma Stauffer & Konings, 2006Copadichromis geertsi Konings, 1999Copadichromis ilesi Konings, 1999Copadichromis insularis Stauffer & Konings, 2006Copadichromis jacksoni Copadichromis likomae Copadichromis mbenjii Konings, 1990 Copadichromis melas Stauffer & Konings, 2006Copadichromis mloto Copadichromis nkatae Copadichromis parvus Stauffer & Konings, 2006Copadichromis pleurostigma Copadichromis pleurostigmoides Copadichromis quadrimaculatus Copadichromis trewavasae Konings, 1999Copadichromis trimaculatus Copadichromis verduyni Konings, 1990Copadichromis virginalis
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: