Golden julie

Julidochromis ornatus

Eight Point Five Centimeters Cichlid of African Waters

Yellow
Tropical
Local endemic species
Single-lake endemic
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

The Golden Julie (Julidochromis ornatus) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, being found only in the extreme northern and southern shorelines of the lake in rocky environments. The name of the species, ornatus, is Latin for “ornate” or “decorated,” which refers to the golden, decorated appearance of the fish.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Julidochromis
Maximum length: 8.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to the northern part of Lake Tanganyika. One variety is endemic in the southern part (near Mpulungu).
Conservation status: NTNear Threatened

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