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]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Haplochromis |
| Species: | H. xanthopteryx
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| Haplochromis xanthopteryx | |
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References
edit- ^ Witte, F.; Brooks, E.; de Zeeuw, M.P. (2016). "Haplochromis xanthopteryx". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T60570A97110115. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T60570A97110115.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Haplochromis xanthopteryx". FishBase. February 2013 version.
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