Where Does Lyretail Angelfish Live?

Lyretail Angelfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Lyretail Angelfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 20 to 70 meters (65 to 230 feet), though occasionally shallower or deeper.

Environment

Inhabits outer reef slopes, drop-offs, and areas with strong currents where plankton is abundant. They are often observed swimming in open water above the reef, feeding on zooplankton.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Hawaiian Islands and Pitcairn Group, north to southern Japan, and south to Australia and New Caledonia.

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