Where Does Pearlscale Butterflyfish Live?
Chaetodon xanthurus
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Where to find Pearlscale Butterflyfish
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found at depths of 3 to 30 meters (10 to 100 feet), occasionally deeper.
- Environment
- Coral reefs, particularly in areas with rich coral growth, rubble zones, and rocky outcrops. Often seen in pairs or small groups.
- Geographic range
- Western Pacific Ocean, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and parts of Micronesia. Its range extends north to southern Japan and south to northern Australia.
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