Where Does Longnose Butterflyfish Live?

Longnose Butterflyfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Longnose Butterflyfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 1 to 114 meters (3 to 374 feet), but most commonly observed between 5 and 50 meters.

Environment

Coral reefs, rocky reefs, and rubble zones. Prefers areas with abundant crevices and overhangs where it can forage for food. Often seen singly or in pairs.

Geographic range

Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa across to the Hawaiian Islands, Marquesas, and Tuamoto Islands, north to southern Japan, and south to Lord Howe Island.

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