Where Does Painted Wrasse Live?

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

Where to find Painted Wrasse

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters from 1 to 30 meters (3 to 100 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Inhabits coral reefs, rocky areas, and rubble zones, often associated with sandy patches where it can burrow. Prefers areas with abundant algal growth and invertebrate prey.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida (USA) and Bermuda, throughout the Caribbean Sea, including the Gulf of Mexico, and south to Brazil.

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