Where Does Banded Butterflyfish Live?
Chaetodon striatus
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Where to find Banded Butterflyfish
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found in depths ranging from 1 to 55 meters (3 to 180 feet), most commonly in shallower waters.
- Environment
- Inhabits coral reefs, rocky reefs, and occasionally seagrass beds. Prefers areas with abundant coral growth and crevices for shelter.
- Geographic range
- Western Atlantic Ocean, from Massachusetts (rarely) and Bermuda south to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
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