Where Does Evileye Puffer Live?

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

Where to find Evileye Puffer

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and bays, ranging from the intertidal zone down to about 100 meters (330 feet).

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, and rocky reefs. Often found near sheltered areas, but can also inhabit open coastal waters.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa across to Japan, Australia, and New Caledonia. Its range extends south to temperate waters of South Africa and Australia.

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