Where Does Longtooth Grouper Live?

Longtooth Grouper lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Longtooth Grouper

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 20 to 200 meters (65 to 650 feet), though occasionally shallower or deeper.

Environment

Prefers rocky reefs, coral reefs, and areas with rubble or sandy bottoms adjacent to structure. Often found in caves, crevices, and shipwrecks. Juveniles may inhabit shallower coastal areas and estuaries.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to Japan, Korea, China, and Australia. Also found in the Persian Gulf.

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