# Copadichromis

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***Copadichromis*** is a [genus](/source/Genus) of [haplochromine](/source/Haplochromine) [cichlids](/source/Cichlid) [endemic](/source/Endemism) to [Lake Malawi](/source/Lake_Malawi) in [Eastern Africa](/source/Eastern_Africa). *Copadichromis* are part of a group known as [utaka](/source/Utaka) and are popular with [aquarists](/source/Aquarist), as this genus is relatively peaceful in captivity compared to the [mbuna](/source/Mbuna).

## Species

There are currently 25 recognized species in this genus:[1]

- *[Copadichromis atripinnis](/source/Copadichromis_atripinnis)* [Stauffer](/source/Jay_Richard_Stauffer,_Jr.) & [Te. Sato](/source/Tetsu_Sato), 2002
- *[Copadichromis azureus](/source/Copadichromis_azureus)* [Konings](/source/Ad_Konings), 1990
- *[Copadichromis borleyi](/source/Copadichromis_borleyi)* ([Iles](/source/Thomas_Derrick_Iles), 1960) (redfin hap, goldfin hap)
- *[Copadichromis chizumuluensis](/source/Copadichromis_chizumuluensis)* [Stauffer](/source/Jay_Richard_Stauffer,_Jr.) & [Konings](/source/Ad_Konings), 2006
- *[Copadichromis chrysonotus](/source/Copadichromis_chrysonotus)* ([Boulenger](/source/George_Albert_Boulenger), 1908)
- *[Copadichromis cyaneus](/source/Copadichromis_cyaneus)* ([Trewavas](/source/Ethelwynn_Trewavas), 1935)
- *[Copadichromis cyanocephalus](/source/Copadichromis_cyanocephalus)* [Stauffer](/source/Jay_Richard_Stauffer,_Jr.) & [Konings](/source/Ad_Konings), 2006
- *[Copadichromis diplostigma](/source/Copadichromis_diplostigma)* [Stauffer](/source/Jay_Richard_Stauffer,_Jr.) & [Konings](/source/Ad_Konings), 2006
- *[Copadichromis geertsi](/source/Copadichromis_geertsi)* [Konings](/source/Ad_Konings), 1999
- *[Copadichromis ilesi](/source/Copadichromis_ilesi)* [Konings](/source/Ad_Konings), 1999
- *[Copadichromis insularis](/source/Copadichromis_insularis)* [Stauffer](/source/Jay_Richard_Stauffer,_Jr.) & [Konings](/source/Ad_Konings), 2006
- *[Copadichromis jacksoni](/source/Copadichromis_jacksoni)* ([Iles](/source/Thomas_Derrick_Iles), 1960)
- *[Copadichromis likomae](/source/Copadichromis_likomae)* ([Iles](/source/Thomas_Derrick_Iles), 1960)
- *[Copadichromis mbenjii](/source/Copadichromis_mbenjii)* [Konings](/source/Ad_Konings), 1990 (Quads Hap)
- *[Copadichromis melas](/source/Copadichromis_melas)* [Stauffer](/source/Jay_Richard_Stauffer,_Jr.) & [Konings](/source/Ad_Konings), 2006
- *[Copadichromis mloto](/source/Copadichromis_mloto)* ([Iles](/source/Thomas_Derrick_Iles), 1960)
- *[Copadichromis nkatae](/source/Copadichromis_nkatae)* ([Iles](/source/Thomas_Derrick_Iles), 1960)
- *[Copadichromis parvus](/source/Copadichromis_parvus)* [Stauffer](/source/Jay_Richard_Stauffer,_Jr.) & [Konings](/source/Ad_Konings), 2006
- *[Copadichromis pleurostigma](/source/Copadichromis_pleurostigma)* ([Trewavas](/source/Ethelwynn_Trewavas), 1935)
- *[Copadichromis pleurostigmoides](/source/Copadichromis_pleurostigmoides)* ([Iles](/source/Thomas_Derrick_Iles), 1960)
- *[Copadichromis quadrimaculatus](/source/Copadichromis_quadrimaculatus)* ([Regan](/source/Charles_Tate_Regan), 1922)
- *[Copadichromis trewavasae](/source/Copadichromis_trewavasae)* [Konings](/source/Ad_Konings), 1999
- *[Copadichromis trimaculatus](/source/Copadichromis_trimaculatus)* ([Iles](/source/Thomas_Derrick_Iles), 1960) (Verduya's hap)
- *[Copadichromis verduyni](/source/Copadichromis_verduyni)* [Konings](/source/Ad_Konings), 1990
- *[Copadichromis virginalis](/source/Copadichromis_virginalis)* ([Iles](/source/Thomas_Derrick_Iles), 1960)

In addition, several local populations are known. Most are probably colour [morphs](/source/Morph_(zoology)) or at best [subspecies](/source/Subspecies). But some seem to be distinct species, such as:

- [*Copadichromis* sp. 'Virginalis Kajose'](/source/Copadichromis_sp._'Virginalis_Kajose')

## References

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