Where Does Banded scat Live?

Banded scat lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Banded scat

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, from surface to about 20 meters (65 feet).

Environment

Estuaries, mangrove swamps, coastal lagoons, lower reaches of rivers, and sometimes coral reefs. Prefers areas with muddy or silty bottoms and abundant vegetation or submerged structures for shelter.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific: East coast of Africa (including Madagascar) to Papua New Guinea, north to the Philippines and south to northern Australia. Also found in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.

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