Where Does Raccoon Butterflyfish Live?

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

Where to find Raccoon Butterflyfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 1-30 meters (3-100 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Inhabits coral-rich areas of lagoons, outer reef slopes, and channels. Often found near rocky outcrops and areas with abundant invertebrate life. Juveniles may be found in shallower, more protected areas.

Geographic range

Widespread throughout the 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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