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Where Does Spanish Flag Snapper Live?

Lutjanus carponotatus

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Spanish Flag Snapper lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Spanish Flag Snapper

Water type
saltwater
Depth
Typically found in depths ranging from 2 to 30 meters (6-100 feet), occasionally deeper.
Environment
Coral reefs, rocky outcrops, rubble zones, and sometimes adjacent seagrass beds. Prefers areas with good coral cover and structural complexity.
Geographic range
Indo-West Pacific: from the Andaman Sea and Western Australia to the Solomon Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, and south to New Caledonia.

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