Where Does Oval Butterflyfish Live?

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

Where to find Oval Butterflyfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 2 to 30 meters (6 to 98 feet), though occasionally deeper.

Environment

Inhabits coral-rich areas of clear, shallow coastal reefs, including lagoons, reef flats, and outer reef slopes. Prefers areas with abundant live coral growth, particularly Acropora corals, which form a significant part of its diet.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Maldives and Sri Lanka eastward to Samoa, and from southern Japan southward to the Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia. It is particularly common in the Western Pacific.

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