Where Does Golden Angelfish Live?
Centropyge aurantia
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Where to find Golden Angelfish
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found at depths of 10-60 meters (33-197 feet), though occasionally deeper.
- Environment
- Inhabits clear outer reef slopes and drop-offs, often associated with rubble zones, caves, and crevices. It is a cryptic species, preferring areas with abundant hiding places among live rock and coral formations.
- Geographic range
- Western Pacific Ocean, including Indonesia (especially Bali, Sulawesi), Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Its distribution is somewhat patchy and localized.
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