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Telmatochromis brichardi Louisy, 1989 |
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RMCA |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.06 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; depth range 5 - 20 m, | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: known from the Burundi shore of Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 103921). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in rocky habitats; feeds on algae; cave brooder that selects tiny holes in substrate as nesting sites (Ref. 46829). Forms temporary pair bonds; the male defends the territory while the female takes care of her offspring (Ref. 7343). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||