Where Does Striped Burrfish Live?

Striped Burrfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Striped Burrfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 1 to 50 meters (3 to 164 feet), though occasionally deeper.

Environment

Prefers structured habitats such as seagrass beds (e.g., Zostera, Thalassia), oyster reefs, rocky bottoms, coral reefs, and muddy or sandy areas near cover. Juveniles are often found in estuaries and shallow protected bays.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia, Canada (rarely), south to Florida, Bermuda, and the Gulf of Mexico, extending to the northern coast of South America (Brazil).

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