Where Does Leopard Coral Grouper Live?
Plectropomus leopardus
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Where to find Leopard Coral Grouper
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found in depths from 3 to 100 meters (10 to 330 feet), most commonly between 5 and 30 meters.
- Environment
- Associated with coral reefs, particularly in areas with clear water, strong currents, and abundant coral growth. They inhabit lagoons, reef slopes, and outer reef walls, often seeking shelter in caves, crevices, and under ledges.
- Geographic range
- Indo-Pacific region, from the Andaman Sea and Western Australia, throughout Southeast Asia, to the Ryukyu Islands, and across the Pacific to Fiji and Tonga. Its range includes the Great Barrier Reef, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Philippines, and many other island nations.
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