Where Does Jewel Damsel Live?

Jewel Damsel lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Jewel Damsel

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow reef environments, ranging from 1 to 15 meters (3 to 50 feet), though occasionally observed deeper.

Environment

Inhabits coral reefs, rocky shorelines, and rubble zones. It strongly associates with branching corals (e.g., Acropora, Pocillopora) and rocky outcrops, using them for shelter and territorial defense. Juveniles often seek refuge within the branches of live corals.

Geographic range

Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Its range extends from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Line Islands and Tuamotu Archipelago, northward to southern Japan, and southward to Australia (Great Barrier Reef) and New Caledonia.

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