Telmatochromis temporalis is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where they areas with rocky substrates usually at depths of from 5 to 10 metres (16 to 33 ft) though occasionally down to 20 metres (66 ft). This species can reach a length of 10.2 centimetres (4.0 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
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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. temporalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Telmatochromis temporalis Boulenger, 1898
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References
edit- ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Telmatochromis temporalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60688A12385552. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60688A12385552.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Telmatochromis temporalis". FishBase. April 2013 version.
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