Where Does Orange-lined Triggerfish Live?
Pictiliscapus lacrymatus
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Where to find Orange-lined Triggerfish
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found in depths ranging from 5 to 50 meters (16 to 164 feet), though occasionally deeper.
- Environment
- Associated with coral reefs, rocky areas, and rubble zones. Prefers areas with plenty of crevices and overhangs for shelter.
- Geographic range
- Indo-Pacific region, extending from East Africa to the Line Islands, north to southern Japan, and south to New Caledonia.
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