Question

Where are coelacanths found in the world?

Answer 1

Coelacanths are found in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa (primarily around the Comoros islands) and in the waters around Indonesia.

Answer 2

Coelacanths are found around Africa, specifically off the east coast. They reside in the great depths of the Indian Ocean amidst an ecosystem of other species. 

Answer 3

Coelacanths are found in the deep waters of the Indian Ocean, specifically off the eastern coast of Africa, notably near Comoros, Madagascar, and Tanzania.

Answer 4

Coelacanths are found in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa, particularly around the Comoros Islands, and in the waters around Indonesia and the Philippines.

Answer 5

Coelacanths are primarily found in the western Indian Ocean. Specifically, they are known to inhabit deep-sea environments off the coasts of:

1. Comoros

2. Indonesia

3. Madagascar

4. Mozambique

5. South Africa

6. Tanzania

These areas are where living coelacanths have been discovered, typically in underwater caves and at depths of around 100 to 700 meters (330 to 2,300 feet). Their specific distribution is relatively limited and tied to these regions in the western Indian Ocean.