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Where Does Green Wrasse Live?

Halichoeres chloropterus

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Green Wrasse lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Green Wrasse

Water type
saltwater
Depth
Typically found in shallow waters from 1 to 20 meters (3 to 65 feet), occasionally deeper.
Environment
Inhabits coral reefs, rocky areas, rubble zones, and sandy bottoms adjacent to reefs. Prefers areas with a mix of sand and rock where it can forage and burrow.
Geographic range
Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Line Islands, north to southern Japan, and south to Australia and New Caledonia.

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