Telmatochromis dhonti

Telmatochromis dhonti

Cichlid in Lake Tanganyika

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Telmatochromis dhonti is known around Africa as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 12 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Telmatochromis
Maximum length: 12 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: endemic to Lake Tanganyika (Ref. 5704 ). In the Lukuga River (Lake Tanganyika outflow), known from the Kisimba-Kilia rapids (Ref. 93587 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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