Where Does Red bandfish Live?

Red bandfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Red bandfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 15 to 400 meters, most commonly between 50 and 200 meters.

Environment

Benthic, inhabiting soft sediment bottoms (mud, sand, or sandy mud) where it constructs and lives in vertical burrows. Often found in areas with relatively stable temperatures and low current.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the British Isles (rarely) south to Senegal, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. More common in the warmer parts of its range, such as the Mediterranean.

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