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Telmatochromis bifrenatus

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Perciformes

Genus
  
Telmatochromis

Higher classification
  
Telmatochromis

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Cichlidae

Scientific name
  
Telmatochromis bifrenatus

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Telmatochromis, Cichlid, Telmatochromis temporalis, Telmatochromis vittatus, Telmatochromis dhonti

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.

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Telmatochromis bifrenatus Wikipedia