Haplochromis nyererei is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria in Africa.

This species can reach a length of 7.7 centimetres (3.0 in) SL.

[2] The specific name honours Julius Nyerere (1922–1999) who was President of Tanzania from 1961 to 1985.

[3] The females of Haplochromis specie prefer male Haplochromis nyererei that are more colorful and brighter compared to the dull male Haplochromis.

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