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Just like its relative Julidochromis marlieri, Julidochromis ornatus is an omnivore. In the wild they mainly feed on insect larvae and small invertebrae that live in the aufwuchs. They comb the algae in search of those small insects, also ingesting small algae particles. A varied diet of mysis, arte..

The convict julie (Julidochromis regani) is a CICHLID in the subfamily Pseudocrenilabrinae family endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Hence it is found in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia.Julidochromis regani is a small (up to 13 centimetres (5.1 in) TL) ray-finn..

Julidochromis marlieri is a Tanganyikan cichlid that reaches 6" in length, making it one of the larger "Julies." They sport a torpedo-shaped body covered in a black checkerboard pattern. They inhabit rocky areas of the lake and can often be seen hovering upside-down below a rocky outcropping..

Julidochromis transcriptus is a Tanganyikan cichlid that reaches 3" in length, making it one of the smaller "Julies." There is some debate over the true identity of this species, as it has been considered a variant of Julidochromis marlieri as well as simply Julidochromis sp. "Gombe." Further ..