Copadichromis chrysonotus (Boulenger, 1908) |
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photo by
Dubosc, J. |
Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
Max. size: | 16.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 15, | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Lake Malawi (Karonga to Monkey Bay)(Ref. 4979) and Lake Malombe (Ref. 94785) in Malawi. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits inshore waters and feeds on zooplankton (Ref. 267). Mouthbrooder (Ref. 94785). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |