Where Does Threadfin Butterflyfish Live?

Threadfin Butterflyfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Threadfin Butterflyfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

1-35 meters (3-115 feet), typically found in shallower reef areas.

Environment

Coral reefs, rocky reefs, lagoons, and outer reef slopes. Prefers areas with rich coral growth and rubble, often near drop-offs.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa across to the Hawaiian Islands, Marquesas, and Tuamoto Islands, north to southern Japan, and south to Lord Howe Island.

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