Where Does Lemon Jake Cichlid Live?

Lemon Jake Cichlid lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Lemon Jake Cichlid

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 5 to 30 meters (16 to 98 feet), often in intermediate zones between rocky and sandy areas.

Environment

Endemic to Lake Malawi in East Africa. Inhabits rocky and sandy substrates, often near areas with scattered rocks and open sand. They prefer areas where they can sift through sand for invertebrates and retreat into rock crevices for shelter.

Geographic range

Lake Malawi, East Africa. Specific populations are found at various locations around the lake, such as Otter Point, Chitimba Bay, and Usisya, each potentially exhibiting slight variations in coloration.

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