Where Does Atlantic Lizardfish Live?

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

Where to find Atlantic Lizardfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 1 to 100 meters (3 to 330 feet), though occasionally recorded deeper.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, and rocky reefs where it can camouflage effectively. Often found near drop-offs or areas with mixed substrates.

Geographic range

Widespread in the Atlantic Ocean, including the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and along the western coast of Africa. In the western Atlantic, it ranges from Bermuda and the Bahamas south to Brazil, and throughout the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.

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