Telmatochromis temporalis

Telmatochromis temporalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Telmatochromis
Species:
T. temporalis
Binomial name
Telmatochromis temporalis
Boulenger, 1898
Synonyms
  • Julidochromis macrolepis Borodin, 1931
  • Lamprologus macrolepis (Borodin, 1931)
  • Telmatochromis lestradei Poll, 1942
  • Telmatochromis burgeoni Poll, 1942
  • Perissodus burgeoni (Poll, 1942)

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]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Telmatochromis temporalis". FishBase. April 2013 version.


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