Convict julie (Julidochromis regani)

Scientific name: Julidochromis regani Poll, 1942

The Convict julie (Julidochromis regani) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.

Convict julie care at a glance

Temperature: 22–25°C (72–77°F)

Biology

Likes to live in the open and ventures quite a lot over sand in the shallows. Oviparous.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Julidochromis regani
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Depth range: 5 m (16 ft)
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 8.5 - 9.2; dH range: 8 - 14 benthopelagic; depth range ? - 5 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)