Where Does Teardrop Butterflyfish Live?

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

Where to find Teardrop Butterflyfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 1-60 meters (3-200 feet), most commonly in shallower reef areas.

Environment

Inhabits coral-rich areas of lagoons, outer reef slopes, and channels. Prefers areas with abundant live coral growth, particularly branching corals, which provide shelter and food sources.

Geographic range

Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Its range extends from East Africa, including the Red Sea, across the Indian Ocean to the central Pacific, including Hawaii, French Polynesia, and the Pitcairn Islands. North to southern Japan and south to Australia (Great Barrier Reef) and New Caledonia.

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