Where Does Redhead Cichlid Live?

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

Where to find Redhead Cichlid

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths, often near the banks or submerged structures.

Environment

Inhabits slow-moving to moderately flowing rivers, lakes, and lagoons. Prefers areas with rocky substrates, submerged wood, and dense vegetation, which provide cover and breeding sites. They are often found in turbid waters.

Geographic range

Native to Central America, specifically the Atlantic slope of southern Mexico (Yucatán Peninsula) and northern Guatemala (Petén Basin). Its range includes rivers such as the Usumacinta, Grijalva, and their tributaries, as well as various lakes like Lake Petén Itzá.

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