Where Does Fiery Redfin Live?

Fiery Redfin lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Fiery Redfin

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow areas, 0.1-1.5 meters, but can inhabit deeper pools.

Environment

Prefers clear, cool, well-oxygenated perennial streams and rivers with moderate to fast-flowing water. Substrates usually consist of sand, gravel, and cobbles, often with submerged aquatic vegetation and riparian cover. Found in the upper reaches of river systems.

Geographic range

Endemic to the Western Cape Province of South Africa, specifically restricted to the upper reaches of the Doring River system (part of the Olifants-Doring River system).

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