Where Does Vagabond Butterflyfish Live?

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

Where to find Vagabond Butterflyfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

1-30 meters (3-98 feet), typically shallower than 15 meters.

Environment

Coral reefs, rocky reefs, lagoons, and outer reef slopes. Prefers areas with rich coral growth and rubble, often found near surge zones.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa across to the Hawaiian Islands, Marquesas, and Tuamoto Islands, north to southern Japan, and south to New South Wales, Australia.

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