Biology:Telmatochromis bifrenatus

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Telmatochromis bifrenatus
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Telmatochromis
Species:
T. bifrenatus
Binomial name
Telmatochromis bifrenatus
G. S. Myers, 1936

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]

References

  1. Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Telmatochromis bifrenatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2006: e.T60685A12385119. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60685A12385119.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/60685/12385119. Retrieved 15 November 2021. 
  2. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Telmatochromis bifrenatus" in FishBase. April 2013 version.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q3316390 entry