Where Does Cacao Grunt Live?

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

Where to find Cacao Grunt

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, ranging from 10 to 100 meters (33 to 330 feet), but most commonly observed in depths less than 50 meters.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting sandy or muddy bottoms, often near rocky reefs, estuaries, and coastal lagoons. Juveniles may be found in shallower, more protected areas.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, primarily along the West African coast from Mauritania to Angola, including the Cape Verde Islands.

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