Telmatochromis dhonti
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| Telmatochromis dhonti | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Telmatochromis |
| Species: | T. dhonti |
| Binomial name | |
| Telmatochromis dhonti (Boulenger, 1919) | |
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Telmatochromis dhonti is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it prefers rocky substrates. This species can reach a length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2] The specific name honours the collector of the type G. Dhont-De Bie of the Belgian East African Expeditionary Force.[3]
