Where Does Parrot Cichlid Live?

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

Where to find Parrot Cichlid

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths, often near the banks of rivers and tributaries.

Environment

Inhabits slow-moving to moderately flowing clearwater and blackwater rivers, streams, and flooded forest areas. Prefers areas with abundant submerged vegetation, roots, fallen branches, and rocky outcrops that provide shelter and territorial boundaries. The substrate is usually sand or fine gravel with leaf litter.

Geographic range

Native to South America, specifically the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela and Colombia, and parts of the upper Rio Negro basin in Brazil.

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