Where Does Western Butterfish Live?

Western Butterfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Western Butterfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 5 to 80 meters (16 to 262 feet), most commonly between 10 and 40 meters.

Environment

Inhabits coastal waters, preferring sandy or silty bottoms, often in proximity to coral reefs, rocky outcrops, or seagrass beds. They are demersal, spending most of their time near the seabed.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific, specifically from the western coast of Australia (from Shark Bay, Western Australia, south to the Recherche Archipelago) and extending north to Indonesia and the Philippines.

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