Where Does Yellowfin Fairy Wrasse Live?

Yellowfin Fairy Wrasse lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Yellowfin Fairy Wrasse

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 5 to 40 meters (16 to 130 feet), though occasionally deeper.

Environment

Inhabits coral-rich areas of outer reef slopes, rubble zones, and lagoons. They prefer areas with mixed coral and sandy patches, providing both shelter and foraging grounds.

Geographic range

Western Pacific Ocean, including Indonesia (especially Sulawesi, Flores, Komodo), Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Its distribution is somewhat patchy.

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