Where Does Atlantic Moonfish Live?

Atlantic Moonfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Atlantic Moonfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from surface waters down to about 55 meters (180 feet), occasionally deeper to 100 meters (330 feet).

Environment

Coastal waters, often over sandy or muddy bottoms, near reefs, and in estuaries. Pelagic-neritic, meaning it inhabits both open water and nearshore environments.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia, Canada, south to Uruguay, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Also found in the eastern Atlantic from Mauritania to Angola.

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