Where Does Mediterranean Parrotfish Live?

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

Where to find Mediterranean Parrotfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

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

Environment

Prefers rocky reefs, seagrass beds (especially Posidonia oceanica meadows), and areas with abundant algal growth. Juveniles often inhabit shallower, more sheltered areas.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from Portugal south to Senegal, including the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Cape Verde. Also widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean Sea.

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