Where Does Blackspot Goatfish Live?

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

Where to find Blackspot Goatfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 5 to 100 meters (16 to 328 feet), though most commonly observed in shallower waters.

Environment

Inhabits sandy or silty bottoms, rubble zones, and seagrass beds, often near coral reefs. Juveniles may be found in shallower, protected areas.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands, north to southern Japan, and south to Australia and New Caledonia.

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