Haplochromis michaeli

Haplochromis michaeli

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Haplochromis michaeli is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria. It is critically endangered, though it may now be extinct. This species can reach a length of 14.5 centimetres (5.7 in) SL. The specific name honours the collector of the type, the British fisheries scientist Michael Graham (1888-1972).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Haplochromis
Maximum length: 14.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Lake Victoria.
Conservation status: CRCritically Endangered

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