Where Does Dogface Pufferfish Live?

Dogface Pufferfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Dogface Pufferfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 1 to 25 meters (3 to 82 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Associated with coral reefs, lagoons, and rocky areas. Prefers areas with abundant coral growth and rubble for foraging and shelter. Juveniles may be found in seagrass beds.

Geographic range

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

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