Where Does Electric Blue Johanni Live?
Melanochromis johannii
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Where to find Electric Blue Johanni
- Water type
- freshwater
- Depth
- Typically found in rocky areas at depths of 3-10 meters (10-33 feet), though can be found shallower or deeper.
- Environment
- Rocky littoral zones of Lake Malawi, characterized by abundant rock formations, crevices, and caves. These provide shelter, foraging grounds, and breeding sites.
- Geographic range
- Endemic to Lake Malawi, Africa. Specifically found along the eastern coast, from Masinje to Cape Ngombo, and around Likoma Island.
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