Where Does White-spotted spinefoot Live?

White-spotted spinefoot lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find White-spotted spinefoot

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surface down to about 50 meters (164 feet).

Environment

Inhabits coral reefs, rocky reefs, seagrass beds, mangrove estuaries, and sandy or silty bottoms. Juveniles often form large schools in sheltered areas, while adults may be solitary or form smaller groups.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific: widespread from the Persian Gulf and Red Sea eastward to the Philippines, north to southern Japan, and south to northern Australia. Also found in Micronesia.

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