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Where Does Fairy Cichlid Live?

Neolamprologus brichardi

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

Where to find Fairy Cichlid

Water type
freshwater
Depth
Typically found in rocky areas at depths of 5-30 meters (16-98 feet).
Environment
Rocky littoral zones of Lake Tanganyika, where they inhabit crevices and caves among the rocks. They prefer areas with abundant hiding spots and a stable substrate.
Geographic range
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika, East Africa, found along the rocky shores of various regions within the lake.

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