Where Does Slinger Live?
Chrysoblephus puniceus
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Where to find Slinger
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found at depths ranging from 10 to 100 meters, occasionally deeper to 150 meters.
- Environment
- Associated with rocky reefs, coral reefs, and offshore pinnacles. Prefers areas with complex structures for shelter and foraging. Juveniles may inhabit shallower, more protected reef areas.
- Geographic range
- Southwestern Indian Ocean, primarily along the coast of South Africa (from False Bay to northern KwaZulu-Natal), Mozambique, and Madagascar.
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