Where Does Red Coris Wrasse Live?

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

Where to find Red Coris Wrasse

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths from 1 to 50 meters (3 to 164 feet), though more commonly observed in shallower reef environments.

Environment

Coral reefs, rocky reefs, and rubble zones, often in areas with sandy patches where they can burrow. They prefer areas with good water movement and abundant invertebrate prey.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa across to the Hawaiian Islands, south to Australia (Great Barrier Reef) and north to southern Japan.

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