Where Does Yellowfin Puffer Live?

Yellowfin Puffer lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Yellowfin Puffer

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from a few meters down to about 50 meters (165 feet).

Environment

Inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, and rubble areas, often near coral reefs or rocky outcrops. It is a benthic species, spending most of its time near the substrate.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Philippines, and northward to southern Japan. It has also been recorded as a Lessepsian migrant in the Mediterranean Sea, having entered through the Suez Canal.

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