Where Does Dog Snapper Live?

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

Where to find Dog Snapper

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 1 to 30 meters (3 to 100 feet), but can occur deeper, up to 120 meters (390 feet).

Environment

Primarily associated with coral reefs, rocky bottoms, mangrove estuaries, and seagrass beds. Juveniles are often found in shallower, more protected estuarine habitats, while adults prefer deeper reef structures and ledges.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from Bermuda and Florida (USA) south through the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and along the coast of Central and South America to southeastern Brazil. Also found in the eastern Atlantic around Ascension Island.

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