Where Does Yellowtail Damselfish Live?

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

Where to find Yellowtail Damselfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 1 to 16 meters (3 to 52 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Inhabits coral reefs, particularly in areas with abundant branching corals (e.g., Acropora, Pocillopora) which provide shelter. They are often found in lagoons and outer reef slopes, usually solitary or in small groups.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific: widespread from Indonesia and the Philippines to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Its range extends north to the Ryukyu Islands and south to the Great Barrier Reef.

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