Copadichromis chrysonotus
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
CHORDATA |
ACTINOPTERYGII |
PERCIFORMES |
CICHLIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Copadichromis chrysonotus |
| Species Authority: |
(Boulenger, 1908) |
Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Least Concern
ver 3.1
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| Year Assessed: |
2006 |
| Assessor/s |
Kazembe, J., Makocho, P. & Mailosi, A. |
| Evaluator/s: |
Snoeks, J. (Freshwater Fish Red List Authority) & Darwall, W. (Freshwater Biodiversity Assessment Programme) |
Justification:
Endemic to Lakes Malawi and Malombe where it is widespread with no major widespread threats identified.
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Geographic Range
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| Range Description: |
Endemic to Lake Malawi and Lake Malombe.
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| Countries: |
Native:
Malawi; Mozambique; Tanzania, United Republic of
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Population
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| Population: |
No information available.
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| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
A shoaling species, which mainly feeds on zooplankton. Found in rocky areas but prefers open water. Large schools of breeding males congregate near rocks, or floating objects i.e. logs and boats. Widespread but confined to near shore waters. Courtship and mating occurs in the water column (unlike other species within this genus). Juveniles are found inshore over sandy substrates. Breeding ceases during the rainy season. Popular species in the aquarium trade. Max. size: 12.5 cm SL.
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| Systems: |
Freshwater |
| Major Threat(s): |
Potentially, aquarium collection.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
None.
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