Where Does Scrawled Cowfish Live?

Scrawled Cowfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Scrawled Cowfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters from 1 to 80 meters (3 to 260 feet), though occasionally observed deeper.

Environment

Prefers coral reefs, rocky bottoms, seagrass beds, and sandy areas with scattered rubble. Juveniles are often found in seagrass beds for protection.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from Massachusetts (rarely) and Bermuda south to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.

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