Where Does Deepwater cardinalfish Live?

Deepwater cardinalfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Deepwater cardinalfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 300 to 1200 meters (980 to 3,900 feet), but can occur from 75 to over 2000 meters.

Environment

Benthopelagic or mesopelagic to bathypelagic zones, inhabiting continental slopes, seamounts, and oceanic ridges. Prefers cold, deep waters.

Geographic range

Widespread in temperate and tropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Found in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coasts of Europe, Africa, North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.

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