Where Does Orange-spotted Spinefoot Live?

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

Where to find Orange-spotted Spinefoot

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from 1 to 20 meters (3 to 65 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Inhabits coastal reefs, rocky areas, seagrass beds, and mangrove estuaries. Juveniles are often found in sheltered, turbid waters of estuaries and mangroves, while adults prefer clearer reef environments.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific: Andaman Sea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and northern Australia. Also reported from southern Japan and Taiwan.

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