Where Does Pacific Spadefish Live?

Pacific Spadefish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Pacific Spadefish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 5 to 30 meters (16 to 98 feet), though juveniles may be found in shallower waters.

Environment

Coastal waters, including coral reefs, rocky reefs, estuaries, and sheltered bays. Juveniles often inhabit mangrove areas and seagrass beds for protection.

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 Australia.

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