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.[2]
| Haplochromis xanthopteryx | |
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Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Haplochromis |
| Species: | H. xanthopteryx |
| Binomial name | |
| Haplochromis xanthopteryx (Seehausen & Bouton, 1998) | |
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Taxon identifiers | |
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| Haplochromis xanthopteryx | |
| Lithochromis xanthopteryx | |
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