Lithochromis rufus (aka "red pseudonigricans")

 

Lithochromis rufus   male 70 mm TL

 

Lithochromis rufus (aka "red pseudonigricans")

 

Lithochromis rufus  male 70 mm TL

 

Lithochromis rufus -female

 

Lithochromis rufus  female 60 mm TL

 

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Common Name: "Haplochromis red pseudonigricans"
Distribution: Shadi Rocks (type locality); Mwanza Gulf, Lake Victoria
Maximum Size: ~85 mm (3.50 in)
Maturity: ~45 mm (1.75 in)
Feed: Insectivore; mix of dry and frozen (or live) foods
Reference: Seehausen et al. (1998)

 

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