Where Does Dwarf Chameleon Fish Live?

Dwarf Chameleon Fish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Dwarf Chameleon Fish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Shallow, typically found in depths less than 1 meter.

Environment

Slow-moving or stagnant waters of rivers, streams, ponds, ditches, and rice paddies. Prefers areas with dense vegetation, leaf litter, submerged roots, and muddy or silty substrates. Often found in clear to turbid waters.

Geographic range

Native to South Asia, primarily found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra river basins in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. Also reported from parts of Pakistan and Myanmar.

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