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. It may be placed back in Mbipia should a comprehensive review of the genus Haplochromis be conducted.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Haplochromis |
| Species: | H. luteus
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References
edit- ^ Witte, F.; Brooks, E.; de Zeeuw, M.P. (2016). "Haplochromis luteus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T60574A97114841. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T60574A97114841.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Haplochromis luteus". FishBase. February 2013 version.
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