Where Does Malabar Grouper Live?

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

Where to find Malabar Grouper

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from 1 to 150 meters (3 to 490 feet), but most common in shallower coastal waters.

Environment

Inhabits a wide range of coastal habitats including coral reefs, rocky bottoms, estuaries, mangrove areas, and muddy or silty substrates. Juveniles are often found in brackish waters of estuaries and mangrove swamps, moving to deeper reef environments as they mature.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa across to the western Pacific, including Australia, Japan, and the South China Sea. Its range extends from the Persian Gulf to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Australia.

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