Where Does Red Goatfish Live?

Red Goatfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Red Goatfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 5 to 100 meters (16 to 328 feet), but most commonly in shallower waters.

Environment

Inhabits coastal waters, often over sandy or silty bottoms, rubble, or seagrass beds adjacent to coral reefs or rocky outcrops. They are benthic foragers.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Western Pacific, including Japan, Australia, and various Pacific islands.

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