| Telmatochromis brichardi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Telmatochromis |
| Species: | T. brichardi |
| Binomial name | |
| Telmatochromis brichardi Louisy, 1989 | |
Telmatochromis brichardi is a species of cichlid from the tribe Lamprologini, part of the subfamily Pseudocrenilabrinae, endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It feeds on algae in rocky habitat. It is a cavity nester which forms temporary pairs for breeding, in which the male defends the territory and the female tends the brood. [1]
The specific name honours the aquarium fish dealer Pierre Brichard (1921–1990). [2]