Where Does Kenyi Cichlid Live?
Maylandia lombardoi
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Where to find Kenyi Cichlid
- Water type
- freshwater
- Depth
- Typically found in shallow, rocky areas, from 2 to 10 meters (6 to 33 feet) deep.
- Environment
- Rocky littoral zones of Lake Malawi, characterized by abundant rock formations, crevices, and caves. These structures provide shelter, breeding sites, and surfaces for algal growth, which forms a significant part of their diet.
- Geographic range
- Endemic to Lake Malawi, specifically found around the Mbenji Island archipelago and Nkhomo Reef.
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