| Citation | van Oijen, M.J.P., 1996, The generic classification of the haplochromine cichlids of Lake Victoria, East Africa.. Zool. Verh. Leiden 302:57-110. |
| Ref. | 12750 van Oijen, M.J.P., 1996 |
| Page | 101 |
| Named Used as Valid | Haplochromis rufus |
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| Quote | "I propose, as at least a temporary solution, to unite all lacustrine haplochromines in one genus. For reasons of priority the generic name Haplochromis is the most appropriate to be used." |