Julidochromis marlieri

Julidochromis marlieri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Julidochromis
Species:
J. marlieri
Binomial name
Julidochromis marlieri
Poll, 1956

Julidochromis marlieri is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika where it is only known from the northwestern portion preferring rocky shorelines in deep waters. In the aquarium trade, it is commonly known as Marlier's Julie, Spotted Julie or Chequered Julie. This species reaches a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL.[2] Adult females are larger than adult males.

  1. ^ Bigirimana, C. (2006). "Julidochromis marlieri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T60546A12378338. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60546A12378338.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Julidochromis marlieri". FishBase. February 2013 version.