Where Does Stripey Live?

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

Where to find Stripey

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters from the surface down to about 20 meters (65 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Rocky reefs, jetties, piers, estuaries, seagrass beds, and sheltered coastal areas. Often associated with structures providing shelter and food sources.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, including the western Pacific from Japan south to Australia (New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia), and extending west to the Indian Ocean, including parts of Indonesia and potentially East Africa. Also found in the eastern Pacific, from Baja California to Peru, and around oceanic islands like Hawaii.

Explore Stripey