Where Does Stout Longjaw Live?

Stout Longjaw lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Stout Longjaw

Water type

brackish

Depth

Surface to shallow depths (typically 0-5 meters)

Environment

Coastal marine waters, estuaries, mangrove areas, and sometimes penetrates into freshwater rivers. Prefers clear to slightly turbid waters over sandy or muddy bottoms, often near seagrass beds or other vegetation.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to Samoa, north to Japan, and south to Australia. Common in Southeast Asian waters.

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