The Happy (Copadichromis quadrimaculatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The fourspot hap is a cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi in East Africa. The species has an elongate body with a row of dark flank spots; courting males colour up bluish. As an utaka cichlid it lives mainly in open water, where it hunts in schools for zooplankton that it picks from the water column. It is a maternal mouthbrooder: the female incubates the eggs and larvae in her mouth. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Happy?
The Happy has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Happy live?
The Happy lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Happy get?
The Happy grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Happy dangerous to humans?
No, the Happy is harmless to humans.
Is the Happy edible?
The Happy is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Copadichromis
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