Copadichromis azureus
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| Scientific Name: Copadichromis azureus |
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| Pronunciation: k
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| Common Name(s): Haplochromis chrysonotus |
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| Geo. Origin: Mbenji Island, Nkhomo Reef, Chimwalani Reef, & Maleri Islands. |
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| Habitat: Intermediate zone |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 7.5" |
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| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
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| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
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| Water Hardness: Hard |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
| Images: |
Adult male 
Adult male 
Adult male 
Adult male 
Adult male 
Adult male 
Adult male 
Young adult male 
Adult male 
Adult male 
Young adult male 
Young adult male |
| Photo Credit: Marc Elieson |
| Females only grow to 5'', whereas males can get as large as 7.5''. Males from Mbenji and Nkhomo are the bluest forms of this species, with the Mbenji population being the largest. Like all other Copadichromis species, azureus feed on plankton found in the water column near reefs. |
