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Life Cycle

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Spawns in caves.
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Trophic Strategy

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Feeds on algae (Ref. 40115), aufwuchs eater (Ref. 54948). Are not light shy and swim in the open. Have been discovered over many types of rock substrates even in very muddy water. Prey on small fish (Ref. 6770). Forms temporary pair bonds; the male defends the territory while the female takes care of her offspring (Ref. 7343).
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Biology

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Are not light shy and swim in the open. Have been discovered over many types of rock substrates even in very muddy water. Lives in rather deep water for such small species, specimens having been found as deep as 20 m, although they seem to prefer a range between 5 and 10 m. Always solitary. Omnivorous. Feeds on microorganisms and small fish (Ref. 6770). Aufwuchs eater (Ref. 54948). Forms temporary pair bonds; the male defends the territory while the female takes care of her offspring (Ref. 7343).
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Importance

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aquarium: commercial
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Telmatochromis temporalis

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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.) (2013). "Telmatochromis temporalis" in FishBase. April 2013 version.

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Telmatochromis temporalis: Brief Summary

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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.

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