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Haplochromis gigas

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Perciformes

Genus
  
Haplochromis

Higher classification
  
Neochromis

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Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Cichlidae

Scientific name
  
Neochromis gigas

Rank
  
Species

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. Its preferred habitat is gently sloping areas with rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 14.2 centimetres (5.6 in) SL.

References

Haplochromis gigas Wikipedia