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Haplochromis xanthopteryx

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Kingdom
  
Order
  
Perciformes

Genus
  
Higher classification
  
Lithochromis

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Scientific name
  
Lithochromis xanthopteryx

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Species

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Similar
  
Lithochromis, Cichlid, Haplochromis rufus, Haplochromis rubripinnis, Haplochromis luteus

Haplochromis xanthopteryx is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria where it is only known to occur in the Mwanza Gulf in areas with rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 10.7 centimetres (4.2 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. This species may be placed back in the genus Lithochromis when a comprehensive review of Haplochromis is carried out.

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Haplochromis xanthopteryx Wikipedia