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| Scientific Name: Copadichromis parvus |
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| Pronunciation: k
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| Geo. Origin: Between Metangula and Chiloelo, Mozambique |
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| Habitat: Intermediate habitat |
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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: 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 |
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Adult male |
| Photo Credit: Kenji Takahasi |
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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. |
