Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Haplochromis Higher classification Lithochromis | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Scientific name Lithochromis rufus Rank Species | |
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Similar Lithochromis, Cichlid, Haplochromis chromogynos, Haplochromis luteus, Haplochromis xanthopteryx | ||
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.
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