Haplochromis quads (Copadichromis mbenjii)

Scientific name: Copadichromis mbenjii Konings, 1990

The Haplochromis quads (Copadichromis mbenjii) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F). Native range: Africa, Endemic to Mbenji Island, Lake Malawi.

Haplochromis quads care at a glance

Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: 3 lateral spots on the body; supra-pectoral spot 2-2.5 times diameter of supra-anal spot; 12-15 gill rakers on the first ceratobranchial; breeding males with yellow breast, wide yellow marginal band in anal fin and a distinct yellow dorsal fin margin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Copadichromis mbenjii
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 14.0
Depth range: 7–19 m (23–62 ft)
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.3 - 8.4; dH range: 5 - 30 benthopelagic; depth range 7 - 19 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Mbenji Island, Lake Malawi.
Conservation status (IUCN): Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)