Where Does Eyestripe Surgeonfish Live?

Eyestripe Surgeonfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Eyestripe Surgeonfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 4 to 130 meters (13 to 426 feet), but most commonly observed between 10 and 50 meters.

Environment

Inhabits outer reef slopes, channels, and drop-offs, often in areas with strong currents. Prefers clear water and areas with abundant algal growth on rocky or coral substrates.

Geographic range

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

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