Where Does Barred Thicklip Live?

Barred Thicklip lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Barred Thicklip

Water type

saltwater

Depth

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

Environment

Inhabits coral reefs, particularly in areas with mixed sand and rubble, outer reef slopes, and lagoons. Prefers areas with abundant coral growth and shelter. Juveniles are often found in shallower, more protected reef flats.

Geographic range

Widespread Indo-Pacific distribution, from the Red Sea and East Africa across to the Line Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago, north to southern Japan, and south to New South Wales, Australia.

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