Where Does Chinese Algae Eater Live?

Chinese Algae Eater lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Chinese Algae Eater

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths of rivers and streams.

Environment

Native to fast-flowing, well-oxygenated rivers and streams with rocky or gravelly substrates. They are often found clinging to rocks and submerged wood, grazing on periphyton. They prefer clear water.

Geographic range

Native to Southeast Asia, specifically the Mekong, Chao Phraya, and Mae Klong basins in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, as well as parts of southern China (Yunnan province) and Peninsular Malaysia.

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