Species Profile: Julidochromis marksmithi

Species Photo by: Craig Storms

Description:   One of the more recently described 'Julies' from Lake Tanganyika, previously known as 'Regani Kipili' as the species is only found along the Tanzanian coast near Kipili. This is a very colorful fish featuring strong yellow and black longitudinal stripes and blue highlights along their fins.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika near Kipili, Tanzania

CARES Classification:   Near Threatened