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| Scientific Name: Copadichromis ilesi (Kirondo) |
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| Pronunciation: k
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| Geo. Origin: Lake-wide distribution |
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| Habitat: Gently sloping sandy habitats along rocky coasts |
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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" |
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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 |
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In the wild |
| Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
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| This species appears to be very closely related to C. virginalis, both of which can be found at Gome Rock. C. ilesi is a larger species and males lack the red band in the dorsal fin. Females have a light, yellowish-brown color, whereas C. virginalis females are silver. Breeding males build cave craters, using a large, overhanging rock. This rock thus forms a protective wall on one side and a ceiling over the nest. These nests are separated from one another by a distance of several meters. Breeding occurs from May to December in the wild. |
