Where Does Blue-spotted Puffer Live?

Blue-spotted Puffer lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Blue-spotted Puffer

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 1 to 50 meters (3 to 164 feet), though occasionally deeper.

Environment

Associated with coral reefs, rocky reefs, and rubble zones. They prefer areas with abundant hiding places among corals and crevices. Juveniles may be found in shallower, more protected areas.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Line Islands, north to southern Japan, and south to Australia. Its range includes the Maldives, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and various Pacific islands.

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