Where Does Japanese Swallowtail Angelfish Live?

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

Where to find Japanese Swallowtail Angelfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 15 to 60 meters (50 to 200 feet), though occasionally observed shallower or deeper.

Environment

Inhabits outer reef slopes, drop-offs, and areas with strong currents, often associated with rocky outcrops and coral formations where they can find shelter and feed on plankton in the water column.

Geographic range

Western Pacific Ocean, from southern Japan (including the Ryukyu Islands) south to Taiwan, the Philippines, and parts of Indonesia.

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