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Where Does Humpnose bigeye bream Live?

Monotaxis grandoculis

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Humpnose bigeye bream lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Humpnose bigeye bream

Water type
saltwater
Depth
Typically found in depths ranging from 1 to 100 meters, though most commonly observed between 5 and 60 meters.
Environment
Inhabits coral reefs, rocky bottoms, sandy areas adjacent to reefs, and seagrass beds. Juveniles are often found in shallower, protected areas, while adults prefer deeper reef slopes and offshore banks.
Geographic range
Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, northward to southern Japan, and southward to Australia.

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