Where Does Sixbar grouper Live?

Sixbar grouper lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Sixbar grouper

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 5 to 150 meters (16 to 492 feet), most commonly between 10 and 60 meters.

Environment

Inhabits coral reefs, rocky bottoms, rubble zones, and occasionally sandy or silty areas adjacent to reefs. Juveniles may be found in shallower, more protected areas.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific, from the Andaman Sea and Indonesia eastward to Papua New Guinea, northward to the Ryukyu Islands (southern Japan), and southward to northern Australia.

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