Where Does Macmaster's Dwarf Cichlid Live?

Macmaster's Dwarf Cichlid lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Macmaster's Dwarf Cichlid

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow, slow-moving waters, often less than 1 meter deep.

Environment

Inhabits small streams, tributaries, and flooded forest areas (igapós) within the Orinoco River basin. These environments are characterized by soft, acidic, blackwater conditions, often stained with tannins from decaying leaf litter. Substrates are typically sand or fine gravel, with abundant submerged vegetation, roots, and fallen branches providing cover and breeding sites.

Geographic range

Native to South America, specifically the Orinoco River basin in Colombia, particularly in the Meta River drainage.

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