Haplochromis gigas
| Haplochromis gigas | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Haplochromis |
| Species: | H. gigas
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| Binomial name | |
| Haplochromis gigas ( & , 1998)
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Haplochromis gigas is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria where it is only known to occur with certainty in the , though its presence is suspected in other portions of the lake.[1] Its preferred habitat is gently sloping areas with rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 14.2 centimetres (5.6 in) SL.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b Witte, F.; de Zeeuw, M.P.; Brooks, E. (2016). "Haplochromis gigas". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T60580A97118991. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T60580A97118991.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Haplochromis gigas" in FishBase. February 2013 version.
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