Where Does Indian Halibut Live?

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

Where to find Indian Halibut

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found on sandy or muddy bottoms from shallow coastal waters (10-20 meters) down to about 100 meters, occasionally deeper.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting continental shelves and slopes. Prefers soft substrates where it can partially bury itself to ambush prey.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to Japan, Australia, and Fiji. Common in the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Southeast Asian waters.

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