Marlier's Julie
Julidochromis marlieri
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A cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, from rocky shores in deep water, that always stays close to the rocks. It forms pairs that spawn in crevices and caves. The female is larger than the male. It reaches 15 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Julidochromis marlieri
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 23–27 °C
- pH
- 7.5–9.5
- General hardness (GH)
- 10–25 °dGH
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 15 cm
Behavior
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Social life
- Pair
- Swimming level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Detritivore
Care
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Substrate or cave spawner
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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