Haplochromis argenteus

Haplochromis argenteus

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

Haplochromis argenteus is a critically endangered species of cichlid fish that is endemic to the Lake Victoria system in Africa. This species reaches a standard length of 20.2 cm (8.0 in). The species declined rapidly after the Nile perch was introduced to Lake Victoria.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Haplochromis
Maximum length: 20.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Lake Victoria.
Conservation status: CRCritically Endangered

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