Where Does Axillary Wrasse Live?

Axillary Wrasse lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Axillary Wrasse

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from 1 to 50 meters (3 to 164 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Prefers rocky bottoms, seagrass beds (Posidonia oceanica meadows), and areas with mixed sand and rock. Often found in coastal waters, near reefs, and in sheltered bays. Juveniles may inhabit shallower, more protected areas.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from Portugal to Morocco, including the Azores, Madeira, and Canary Islands. Also widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.

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