Where Does Candy Hogfish Live?
Bodianus pulchellus
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Where to find Candy Hogfish
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found at depths ranging from 10 to 100 meters (33 to 330 feet), though occasionally deeper.
- Environment
- Inhabits coral reefs, rocky bottoms, and rubble areas. Prefers areas with plenty of hiding spots and access to sandy patches for burrowing.
- Geographic range
- Western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida (USA) and Bermuda, throughout the Caribbean Sea, and down to Brazil.
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