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Haplochromis rufus

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Haplochromis rufus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Haplochromis
Species:
H. rufus
Binomial name
Haplochromis rufus
Synonyms
  • Lithochromis rufus Seehausen & Lippitsch, 1998

Haplochromis rufus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria where it is found over rocky substrates in the southern portion of the lake. This species can reach a length of 8.6 centimetres (3.4 in) SL. This species may be placed back in the genus Lithochromis when a comprehensive review of Haplochromis is carried out.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Brooks, E.; de Zeeuw, M.P.; Witte, F. (2016). "Haplochromis rufus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T60569A97104570. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T60569A97104570.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Haplochromis rufus". FishBase. February 2013 version.