Where Does African Threadfin Live?

African Threadfin lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find African Threadfin

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from the surface down to about 100 meters (330 feet), though juveniles are often found in shallower coastal waters and estuaries.

Environment

Coastal pelagic and demersal, inhabiting reefs, sandy bottoms, and open ocean. Juveniles are often found in estuaries, bays, and nearshore waters, sometimes associated with floating debris or jellyfish.

Geographic range

Circumtropical, found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. In the Atlantic, from Nova Scotia to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. In the Indo-Pacific, from East Africa to Hawaii, north to Japan, and south to Australia.

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