Where Does Marbled Spinefoot Live?

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

Where to find Marbled Spinefoot

Water type

saltwater

Depth

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

Environment

Inhabits rocky reefs, seagrass beds, coral reefs, and sandy-muddy bottoms. Juveniles often form large schools in seagrass beds, while adults are more solitary or found in smaller groups.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, Persian Gulf, and extending eastward to the Western Pacific, including parts of Australia and Japan. It has also become an invasive species in the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal (Lessepsian migration).

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