Telmatochromis bifrenatus
Telmatochromis bifrenatus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it can be found at depths of from 5 to 10 metres (16 to 33 ft), occasionally down to 20 metres (66 ft). This species can reach a length of 9 centimetres (3.5 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade where it is considered to be an excellent fish for beginners.[2]
Telmatochromis bifrenatus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Telmatochromis |
Species: | T. bifrenatus |
Binomial name | |
Telmatochromis bifrenatus G. S. Myers, 1936 | |
References
- Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Telmatochromis bifrenatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60685A12385119. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60685A12385119.en.
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Telmatochromis bifrenatus" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
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