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Where Does Harlequin Filefish Live?

Oxymonacanthus longirostris

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Harlequin Filefish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Harlequin Filefish

Water type
saltwater
Depth
1-40 meters (3-130 feet)
Environment
Coral reefs, particularly in areas with dense growth of Acropora corals. They are typically found in sheltered lagoons and outer reef slopes.
Geographic range
Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa across to the central Pacific, including Japan, Australia, and various Pacific island nations.

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