| Citation | Poll, M. and H. Damas, 1939, Exploration du Parc National Albert. Mission H. Damas (1935-1936). Fascicule 6. Poissons.. Institut des Parcs Nationaux du Congo belge, Bruxelles. 73 p. |
| Ref. | Poll, M. and H. Damas, 1939 |
| Page | 43;fig.21 |
| Named Used as Valid | Haplochromis placodus |
| Comment | Original description of Haplochromis placodus. |
| Locality | "Rivière Molindi, près du Lac Kibunga", Congo belge. |
| Distribution | Lake Edward region, Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
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