Copadichromis is a genus of haplochromine cichlids endemic to Lake Malawi in Eastern Africa. Copadichromis are part of a group known as utaka and are popular with aquarists, as this genus is relatively peaceful in captivity compared to the mbuna.
In addition, several local populations are known. Most are probably colour morphs or at best subspecies. But some seem to be distinct species, such as: