Where Does Blackback Butterflyfish Live?

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

Where to find Blackback Butterflyfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 2 to 20 meters (6 to 65 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Associated with coral-rich areas of clear, shallow coastal reefs, lagoons, and outer reef slopes. Prefers areas with abundant live coral for feeding and shelter.

Geographic range

Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to Samoa, north to southern Japan, and south to New South Wales, Australia.

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