Where Does Picasso Triggerfish Live?
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
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Where to find Picasso Triggerfish
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found in shallow waters from 1 to 50 meters (3 to 164 feet), though occasionally deeper.
- Environment
- Associated with coral reefs, rocky areas, rubble zones, and sandy flats adjacent to reefs. Prefers areas with plenty of crevices and overhangs for shelter.
- Geographic range
- Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa across to the Hawaiian Islands, and from southern Japan down to New Caledonia and the Great Barrier Reef.
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