Where Does Azure Damselfish Live?

Azure Damselfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Azure Damselfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow reef environments, from 1 to 30 meters (3 to 100 feet).

Environment

Associated with coral reefs, particularly in areas with branching corals (e.g., Acropora) which provide shelter and foraging grounds. They are often found in lagoons and outer reef slopes.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific: Eastern Indonesia (especially around Sulawesi, Flores, and the Banda Sea), Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. Its distribution is relatively restricted compared to some other damselfish species.

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