Where Does Barramundi Cod Live?

Barramundi Cod lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Barramundi Cod

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 2 to 40 meters (6 to 130 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Associated with coral reefs, rocky reefs, and rubble areas. Juveniles often inhabit shallow lagoons and seagrass beds, while adults prefer deeper reef slopes and outer reef areas with caves and crevices for shelter.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Line Islands, north to southern Japan, and south to Australia (Queensland and New South Wales) and New Caledonia.

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