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Where Does Striped large-eye bream Live?

Gnathodentex aurolineatus

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Striped large-eye bream lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Striped large-eye bream

Water type
saltwater
Depth
Typically found at depths ranging from 5 to 100 meters (16 to 328 feet), though occasionally deeper.
Environment
Inhabits coral reefs, rocky bottoms, and rubble areas. Often found in clear, coastal waters, frequently forming schools near drop-offs and reef slopes. Juveniles may be found in shallower protected areas.
Geographic range
Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Line Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago, north to southern Japan, and south to Australia (Queensland and Western Australia) and New Caledonia.

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