Haplochromis gigas
| Haplochromis gigas | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Haplochromis |
| Species: | H. gigas
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| Binomial name | |
| Haplochromis gigas | |
Haplochromis gigas is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria where it is only known to occur with certainty in the Speke Gulf, though its presence is suspected in other portions of the lake.[1] Its preferred habitat is gently sloping areas with rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 14.2 centimetres (5.6 in) SL.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Witte, F.; de Zeeuw, M.P.; Brooks, E. (2016). "Haplochromis gigas". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T60580A97118991. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T60580A97118991.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Haplochromis gigas". FishBase. February 2013 version.
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