Where Does Yellowface Angelfish Live?
Centropyge flavifrons
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Where to find Yellowface Angelfish
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found at depths ranging from 5 to 50 meters (16 to 164 feet), though occasionally deeper.
- Environment
- Inhabits coral reefs, particularly in areas with rich coral growth and rubble, often near drop-offs and outer reef slopes. They are typically found singly or in pairs, foraging among the corals.
- Geographic range
- Western Pacific Ocean, including Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and parts of Micronesia (e.g., Palau, Caroline Islands).
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