Where Does Thornback boxfish Live?

Thornback boxfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Thornback boxfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 1 to 100 meters (3 to 330 feet), though most commonly observed in shallower reef environments (5-40 meters).

Environment

Coral reefs, rocky reefs, rubble zones, and sandy bottoms, often near areas with seagrass or algal growth. Prefers sheltered lagoons and outer reef slopes.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa and the Red Sea eastward to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, north to southern Japan, and south to Australia and Lord Howe Island.

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