Where Does Yellowbelly Angelfish Live?

Yellowbelly Angelfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Yellowbelly Angelfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 5 to 40 meters (16 to 130 feet), though occasionally deeper.

Environment

Inhabits clear, outer reef slopes and drop-offs, often associated with areas of rich coral growth, rubble, and rocky crevices. They are often found near caves and overhangs, providing shelter.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, specifically from the western Pacific Ocean. Its range extends from Indonesia and the Philippines eastward to Samoa, and northward to the Ryukyu Islands (Japan), and southward to the Great Barrier Reef (Australia) and New Caledonia.

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