Where Does Redtail Parrotfish Live?

Redtail Parrotfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Redtail Parrotfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters from 1 to 20 meters (3 to 65 feet), occasionally deeper to 50 meters (165 feet).

Environment

Coral reefs, rocky reefs, seagrass beds, and rubble zones. Prefers areas with abundant algal growth for grazing.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida (USA) and Bermuda, throughout the Caribbean Sea, and south to Brazil.

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