Where Does Yellowfin goatfish Live?

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

Where to find Yellowfin goatfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from 1 to 100 meters, but most commonly in less than 50 meters.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, often in association with seagrass beds, rubble, or near coral reefs. It is a benthic species, spending most of its time foraging on the seafloor.

Geographic range

Widespread in the Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Western Pacific, including Japan, Australia, and various Pacific islands. Its range extends north to the Ryukyu Islands and south to New South Wales.

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