Where Does Yellow Boxfish Live?

Yellow Boxfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Yellow Boxfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coral reefs and lagoons, from 1 to 40 meters (3 to 130 feet), though occasionally observed deeper.

Environment

Coral reefs, rocky reefs, and rubble areas, often seeking shelter among corals or rocks. Juveniles are frequently found in sheltered inner reefs and seagrass beds.

Geographic range

Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa across to the Hawaiian Islands, Tuamoto Archipelago, and Rapa, north to southern Japan, and south to Lord Howe Island.

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