Where Does Cacao-wing Flying Gurnard Live?

Cacao-wing Flying Gurnard lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Cacao-wing Flying Gurnard

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 1 to 100 meters (3 to 330 feet), but most commonly observed between 10 and 80 meters.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, and open areas near coral reefs. They are benthic dwellers, often partially burying themselves in the substrate.

Geographic range

Widespread in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This includes the western Atlantic from Nova Scotia, Canada, to Argentina, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. In the eastern Atlantic, it ranges from the English Channel to Angola, including the Mediterranean Sea.

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