Where Does Kawakawa Live?

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

Where to find Kawakawa

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily epipelagic, inhabiting surface waters down to about 150 meters (490 feet).

Environment

Oceanic and coastal pelagic waters, often found near continental shelves, islands, and reefs. Prefers clear, warm waters.

Geographic range

Widespread in the tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, and from Japan in the north to Australia in the south.

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