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Scientific Name: Copadichromis parvus Pronunciation: k -p -d -kr -m s Geo. Origin: Between Metangula and Chiloelo, Mozambique Habitat: Intermediate habitat Diet: Carnivore Gender Differences: Dimorphic Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder Temperament: Mildly Aggressive Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive Maximum Size: 5" Temperature: 78 - 82°F pH: 7.8 - 8.6 Water Hardness: Hard Difficulty: 2

Photo Credit: Kenji Takahasi Images: Adult male [TD] Articles:

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Males are very similar in coloration to C.cyanocephalus except for the additional presence of a white blaze on the forehead and smaller size. Both of these species are sympatric at Chiloelo, Mozambique. Territorial males build cave craters in the intermediate habitat, using a large, overhanging rock. This rock thus forms a protective wall on one side and a ceiling over the nest. C.parvus forages in the water column near the bottom and on benthic invertebrates.

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