Where Does Cortez Damselfish Live?

Cortez Damselfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Cortez Damselfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

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

Environment

Rocky reefs, coral reefs, and rubble zones. They are highly territorial and often associated with specific rock formations or algal patches that they 'farm'.

Geographic range

Eastern Pacific Ocean, from the Gulf of California (Baja California Sur, Mexico) south to Peru, including offshore islands such as the Revillagigedo Islands and Clipperton Island.

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