Where Does Star snapper Live?
Lutjanus stellatus
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Where to find Star snapper
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found in depths ranging from 5 to 100 meters (16 to 328 feet), but most commonly in shallower waters.
- Environment
- Inhabits rocky reefs, coral reefs, and sometimes sandy or muddy bottoms adjacent to reefs. Juveniles may be found in shallower coastal areas.
- Geographic range
- Indo-West Pacific: Southern Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
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