Where Does Scissortail sergeant Live?

Scissortail sergeant lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Scissortail sergeant

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters from the surface down to about 15 meters (50 feet), occasionally deeper to 30 meters (100 feet).

Environment

Coral reefs, rocky reefs, lagoons, and outer reef slopes. They prefer areas with good water movement and often aggregate around prominent reef structures, jetties, and pilings. Juveniles may be found in tide pools.

Geographic range

Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa across to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, north to southern Japan, and south to Australia and New Caledonia.

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