Where Does Yellow-tail Acei Cichlid Live?

Yellow-tail Acei Cichlid lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Yellow-tail Acei Cichlid

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths, often between 5-20 meters (16-65 feet).

Environment

Unlike many Mbuna, P. acei is often found in areas with submerged logs, branches, and root systems, as well as rocky outcrops. They are known to graze on algae growing on these surfaces.

Geographic range

Endemic to Lake Malawi, East Africa. Specific populations are found along the western and northern shores of the lake, including locations like Ngara, Msuli, and Itungi.

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