Where Does Maori Wrasse Live?
Oxycheilinus unifasciatus
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Where to find Maori Wrasse
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found in depths ranging from 1 to 60 meters (3 to 200 feet), though most commonly observed in shallower reef environments.
- Environment
- Associated with coral reefs, particularly in areas with mixed coral and rubble, rocky outcrops, and sandy patches. They prefer areas with good coral cover for shelter and foraging opportunities.
- Geographic range
- Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Its range extends from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, and from southern Japan southward to Australia (Great Barrier Reef) and New Caledonia.
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