Copodochromis Mloto Likoma (spawned) yeah

100% Copadichromis trewavasae from mouth morphology to melanin pattern.

You should post a pic. I'm almost certain if they were listed as Likoma they are Copadichromis trewavasae. Copadichromis trewavasae's type locality is Likoma Island. It was described in 1999 by Konings, almost 40 years after the Copadichromis mloto was described. It is definitely Copadichromis trewavasae if it was sold with the trade name Ivory Head. Before it was discribed it was called Copadichromis sp. "Mloto Likoma" and Copadichromis sp. "Ivory Head Mloto". The true Copadichromis mloto is not found at Likoma. The true Copadichromis mloto is found around Otter Point and Luwala which is pretty far south from Likoma.

I guess what I said about the mouth was a little unclear. The mouth should be very similar to that of your Copadichromis sp. "Midnight Mloto" (Which has been scientificly described as Copadichromis melas) as well as Copadichromis borleyi. The mouth of the true Copadichromis mloto is very different and strange looking as it is highly protrusible.

Here is a link to what I believe you probably have, Copadichromis trewavasae:

www.davesfish.com/images/Copadichromis%2...wavasae%20Likoma.jpg

My guess would be they are actually Copadichromis trewavasae, which is often sold as Copadichromis Mloto Likoma and referred to trade names like Mloto Ivoryhead in reference to the blaze on the dorsal parts of its head. The real Copadichromis mloto is a rather rare fish in the hobby and looks quite different.It has a small mouth that is quite weird in how it opens and is also not a very deep bodied species compared to the Copadichromis trewavasae. Check out the link at the bottom. It has some good photos on the true Copadichromis mloto. I honestly think you have the nicer fish. Copadichromis trewavasae is a stunning fish and the colors are really sharp and pop while the colors on Copadichromis mloto are rather dull in my opinion.

malawicichlids.com/mw08025.htm

Not sure. Might be for that location variant.

never heard of the name before...

Nice job.