Where Does Pajama Cardinalfish Live?

Pajama Cardinalfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Pajama Cardinalfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, from 1 to 15 meters (3 to 50 feet).

Environment

Inhabits sheltered coastal reefs, often found among branching corals (especially Acropora and Pocillopora), rubble, and seagrass beds. They prefer areas with plenty of crevices and overhangs for hiding during the day.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific: from Indonesia and the Philippines eastward to the Solomon Islands, and northward to the Ryukyu Islands (southern Japan), and southward to northern Australia (Great Barrier Reef).

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