Where Does California Lizardfish Live?

California Lizardfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find California Lizardfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from the surf zone to depths of approximately 230 meters (750 feet), most commonly in shallower coastal waters (10-100 meters).

Environment

Prefers soft bottoms such as sand, mud, or shell hash, where it can bury itself to ambush prey. Also found near rocky reefs adjacent to sandy areas.

Geographic range

Eastern Pacific Ocean, from San Francisco, California, south to Baja California, Mexico, and into the Gulf of California.

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