Where Does Yellowfin whiptail Live?

Yellowfin whiptail lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Yellowfin whiptail

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths of 5 to 40 meters (16 to 130 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Inhabits coral reefs, rocky reefs, and sandy or rubble areas adjacent to reefs. Often found over open sand patches near reef structures, where they forage for food.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific, from the Andaman Sea and Indonesia eastward to Papua New Guinea, and northward to the Philippines and southern Japan. Also found in parts of northern Australia.

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