Haplochromis xanthopteryx

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
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Haplochromis
Species:
H. xanthopteryx
Binomial name
Haplochromis xanthopteryx
(Seehausen & Bouton, 1998)
Synonyms
  • Lithochromis xanthopteryx Seehausen & Bouton, 1998

References

  1. 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.
  2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Haplochromis xanthopteryx" in FishBase. February 2013 version.


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