Where Does Crimson Jobfish Live?

Crimson Jobfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Crimson Jobfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 40 to 360 meters (130-1,180 feet), most commonly between 70 and 220 meters (230-720 feet).

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting rocky bottoms, coral reefs, and seamounts on continental shelves and slopes. Prefers areas with strong currents and complex topography.

Geographic range

Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa and the Red Sea eastward to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, northward to southern Japan, and southward to Australia.

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