Haplochromis bayoni

Haplochromis bayoni

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

Haplochromis bayoni is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria. This species reaches a length of 15.4 centimetres (6.1 in) SL. The specific name honours the Italian British physician and researcher into sleeping sickness Henry Peter Bayon (1876-1952).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Haplochromis
Water type: Freshwater