Where Does Short-nosed Tripodfish Live?

Short-nosed Tripodfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Short-nosed Tripodfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from 10 to 60 meters (33 to 197 feet), but can occur deeper.

Environment

Inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms, often near seagrass beds or coral reefs. Also found in estuaries and brackish waters.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Philippines, north to southern Japan, south to northern Australia. Also reported from the Persian Gulf.

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