Where Does Estuary Lizardfish Live?

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

Where to find Estuary Lizardfish

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and lagoons, from the surface down to about 50 meters (164 feet).

Environment

Prefers soft substrates such as sand, mud, or silty bottoms, often in areas with seagrass beds or rubble. It is commonly found in estuarine environments, tolerating a range of salinities.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Philippines, and northward to southern Japan, and southward to Australia. It is particularly common in Southeast Asian waters.

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