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Where Does Firefish Goby Live?

Nemateleotris magnifica

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Firefish Goby lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Firefish Goby

Water type
saltwater
Depth
6-70 meters (20-230 feet), typically found at depths of 15-40 meters.
Environment
Coral reefs, rubble zones, and sandy bottoms near reefs. They prefer areas with plenty of crevices and small caves for shelter, often hovering a few feet above the substrate.
Geographic range
Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands, extending north to the Ryukyu Islands and south to New Caledonia.

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