Where Does Painted Comber Live?

Painted Comber lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Painted Comber

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from 0.5 to 150 meters (1.6 to 492 feet), most commonly in shallower coastal waters (5-50 meters).

Environment

Prefers rocky bottoms, seagrass beds (Posidonia oceanica), and areas with mixed sand and rubble. It is often found near caves, crevices, and other shelters.

Geographic range

Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and the eastern Atlantic Ocean from the Bay of Biscay south to Mauritania, including the Canary Islands and Madeira.

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