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Where Does Black Rockcod Live?

Epinephelus daemelii

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Black Rockcod lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Black Rockcod

Water type
saltwater
Depth
Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 1 to 100 meters, but most commonly in less than 50 meters.
Environment
Associated with rocky reefs, caves, ledges, estuaries, and sometimes artificial structures like jetties and wrecks. Juveniles often inhabit estuaries and shallow rocky areas.
Geographic range
Southwestern Pacific Ocean, primarily along the eastern coast of Australia (from southern Queensland to Victoria, including Tasmania) and the northern coast of New Zealand.

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