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| Scientific Name: Copadichromis sp. "Kawanga No Spot" (Undu) |
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| Pronunciation: k
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| Geo. Origin: Between Undu, Tanzania and Londo, 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: 6.5" |
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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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In the wild |
| Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
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| Comments: |
| Mature males of this species are quite similar in appearance to C. sp. "Verduyni Blueface". Females do not have spots on their flanks; however, juveniles do. Females belonging to C. sp. "Kawanga" and C. sp. "Verduyni Blueface" exhibit three spots on their flanks. Territorial 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. |
