Golden julie
📖 Overview
Rock-dwelling. Usually solitary; territorial. Feeds on microorganisms. Breeding in captivity has led to changes in its colors and behaviors. Since there have been few new importations, this dwarf species has generally been available only in a somewhat degenerate form and does not always show its true colors . Aquarium keeping: in pairs; minimum aquarium size 60 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
colors and behaviors.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Golden julie is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Golden julie is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Golden julie is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 8.0 - 9.0; dH range: 9 - 19, usually 6 - 12 m . Tropical; 22°C - 24°C ; 3°S - 10°S Endemic to the northern part of Lake Tanganyika.
🌿 Ecology
microorganisms
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Golden julie is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Golden julie is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Golden julie has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Golden Julie · Julie Cichlid · yellow julie |
| 🌍AFR | Pongo Mayi |
| 🌍CES | cichlidka rvavá |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | kultakoruahven |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 36 records indexed .
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