Where Does Oriental flying gurnard Live?

Oriental flying gurnard lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Oriental flying gurnard

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 1 to 100 meters (3 to 330 feet), most commonly between 10-50 meters.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, often near coral reefs, rocky outcrops, or seagrass beds. It is a benthic species that spends most of its time on the substrate.

Geographic range

Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, northward to southern Japan, and southward to Australia.

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