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 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Telmatochromis |
| Species: | T. bifrenatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Telmatochromis bifrenatus G. S. Myers, 1936
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References
edit- ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Telmatochromis bifrenatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60685A12385119. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60685A12385119.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Telmatochromis bifrenatus". FishBase. April 2013 version.
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