Where Does Barred Javelin Live?

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

Where to find Barred Javelin

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from shallow coastal waters (1-20 meters) down to about 75 meters.

Environment

Coastal waters, estuaries, mangrove areas, seagrass beds, sandy and muddy bottoms, near rocky reefs. Juveniles often inhabit estuaries and lower reaches of rivers.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to Samoa, north to southern Japan, south to northern Australia. Also found in the Persian Gulf.

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