Where Does Spotted Sicklefish Live?
Drepane punctata
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Where to find Spotted Sicklefish
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from 5 to 50 meters (16 to 164 feet), though occasionally deeper.
- Environment
- Inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms, often near reefs, estuaries, and mangrove areas. Can tolerate brackish conditions.
- Geographic range
- Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to New Guinea, north to southern Japan, and south to northern Australia. Also reported from the Persian Gulf.
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