Where They Live. Chambered nautilus are mainly found in the western Pacific Ocean and coastal areas of the Indian Ocean. They can also be found in waters off of the American Samoa.

What is nautilus habitat?

Habitat of the Nautilus

All of the different nautilus species live in shallow seas below 2,000 ft. deep. Their favorite habitat is the coral reef, and they are particularly fond of sharp slopes and drop offs. While they live in relatively shallow water, they rarely move into extreme shallows.

Where can you find a nautilus?

Nautiluses are found in only the Indo-Pacific, from 30° N to 30° S latitude and 90° E to 175° E longitude. They inhabit the deep slopes of coral reefs. Nautiluses usually inhabit depths of several hundred metres.