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Haplochromis howesi

Sixteen Point Three Centimeters Cichlid from African Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

Haplochromis howesi is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria. This species can reach a length of 16.3 centimetres (6.4 in) SL. The specific name honours the British taxonomist Gordon J. Howes (1938-2013) of the British Museum (Natural History).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Haplochromis
Maximum length: 16.3 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Lake Victoria.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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