Where Does Yellowfin Leatherjacket Live?

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

Where to find Yellowfin Leatherjacket

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surface down to about 50 meters (164 feet).

Environment

Inhabits coral reefs, rocky reefs, seagrass beds, and rubble zones. Often found among branching corals or sponges, using its camouflage to blend in.

Geographic range

Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa across to the Hawaiian Islands, Marquesas, and Tuamotu Archipelago, north to southern Japan, and south to Australia (including Lord Howe Island) and New Caledonia.

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