Where Does Devil Stinger Live?

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

Where to find Devil Stinger

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from 1 to 130 meters (3 to 426 feet), but most commonly in less than 50 meters.

Environment

Prefers sandy or silty bottoms, rubble areas, and seagrass beds. Often found partially buried, with only its eyes and dorsal fin visible. Also inhabits coral reefs and rocky areas.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to Samoa, northward to southern Japan, and southward to Australia.

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