Where Does Red bigeye Live?
Priacanthus sagittarius
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Where to find Red bigeye
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found at depths of 10 to 100 meters, but can range from 5 to 200 meters.
- Environment
- Associated with coral reefs, rocky bottoms, and sometimes sandy or silty areas adjacent to reefs. Often found in caves or under ledges during the day.
- Geographic range
- Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa to the Central Pacific, including the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and extending north to southern Japan and south to Australia.
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