Habitat. Most leeches are freshwater animals, but many terrestrial and marine species occur. Land leeches are common on the ground or in low foliage in wet rain forests. In drier forests they may be found on the ground in seepage moistened places.

Where do most leech live?

Most leech species are found in shallow, slow-moving freshwater, but some live in the oceans, and a few live in moist soil on land.

Where do leeches live and what do they eat?

Leeches are most commonly found in shallow areas of lakes among plants, under rocks, sticks, logs, and attached to decaying leaves. Are there any blood-sucking leeches in New Hampshire? Most leeches are predaceous, feeding on worms, snails, fish eggs, and aquatic insects.