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Habitat
Coral reefs, inshore bays, and seagrass beds
Published depth range
0–40 m
Viewing activities
Snorkeling · Scuba diving
What it eats
Small planktonic and bottom-dwelling animals; also removes parasites from other fish.
When to look
The available records do not establish a reliable local viewing season. Use the map’s month filter to inspect dated observations; it does not predict an encounter.
WHERE HAS IT BEEN RECORDED?
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These dated records show past presence. They do not establish today’s abundance, guarantee a sighting, or describe the species’ entire range.
Florida Keys
Recorded here
8,678 OBIS records in the regional query · snapshot 2026-09-12.
