Where Does Steephead Parrotfish Live?

Steephead Parrotfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Steephead Parrotfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters (3 to 98 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Inhabits clear, outer reef slopes, channels, and drop-offs, often associated with healthy coral growth. Prefers areas with strong currents and abundant algal growth.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Line Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago, northward to southern Japan, and southward to the Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia.

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