Haplochromis taurinus
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| Haplochromis taurinus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Haplochromis |
| Species: | H. taurinus |
| Binomial name | |
| Haplochromis taurinus Trewavas, 1933 | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Lipochromis taurinus (Trewavas, 1933) | |
Haplochromis taurinus is a species of cichlid found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda where it occurs in Lake George, Lake Edward and the Kazinga Channel. This species reaches a length of 14 centimetres (5.5 in) SL.[2]