Where Does Bumphead Parrotfish Live?
Bolbometopon muricatum
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Where to find Bumphead Parrotfish
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found in shallow waters from 1 to 30 meters (3 to 100 feet), but can occur deeper, up to 60 meters (200 feet).
- Environment
- Coral reefs, particularly outer reef slopes, channels, and lagoons with abundant coral growth. They prefer areas with clear water and strong currents.
- Geographic range
- Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa across to the Line Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago, north to the Ryukyu Islands, and south to the Great Barrier Reef.
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