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Where Does Red Goatfish Live?

Parupeneus rubescens

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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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