Where Does Sand Tilefish Live?

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

Where to find Sand Tilefish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 10 to 150 meters (33 to 492 feet), though most commonly observed between 20-60 meters.

Environment

Inhabits open sandy or rubble bottoms, often near coral reefs or rocky outcrops. They construct elaborate, often extensive, burrows in the sand or rubble, which they use for shelter and retreat. These burrows can be several meters long and have multiple entrances.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from North Carolina (USA) south to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean Sea.

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