Where Does Golden Butterflyfish Live?
Chaetodon semilarvatus
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Where to find Golden Butterflyfish
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found at depths of 3 to 20 meters (10 to 65 feet), though occasionally deeper to 30 meters.
- Environment
- Associated with coral-rich areas of clear coastal and offshore reefs. Prefers areas with abundant live coral growth, where it can find food and shelter. Often seen singly, in pairs, or small aggregations.
- Geographic range
- Endemic to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Its distribution is restricted to these specific marine environments.
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