Haplochromis macropsoides

(Haplochromis macropsoides)

Description

Haplochromis macropsoides is a species of cichlid endemic to Uganda where it is known to occur in Lake George and the Kazinga Channel and may also be found in Lake Edward. This species can reach a length of 7.7 centimetres (3.0 in) SL.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Perciformes

Family:Cichlidae

Genus:Haplochromis

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