Where Does Yellowfin Damselfish Live?

Yellowfin Damselfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Yellowfin Damselfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 2 to 20 meters (7 to 66 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Associated with coral reefs, particularly in areas with abundant branching corals (e.g., Acropora, Pocillopora) where they seek shelter and forage. They are often found in lagoons and on outer reef slopes.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Maldives and Sri Lanka eastward to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands, and south to the Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia. Its distribution includes Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and various Pacific island nations.

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