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Cichlidae

Mbipia lutea

Haplochromis luteus

  • Brown
  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Haplochromis luteus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria where it is known from the western park of Speke Gulf and also from the Sengerema region, all in Tanzania. This shallow water species, 0 to 2 metres (0.0 to 6.6 ft), is found along gently sloping rocky shores. This species can reach a length of 13.3 centimetres (5.2 in) SL. This species was originally described in the genus Mbipia, however not all scientists have accepted such placement.

Family
Cichlidae
Maximum length
13.3 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Africa: known only from the western Speke Gulf and the Sengerema region of Lake Victoria, Tanzania.
Conservation status
VUVulnerable

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