Where Does Bay Anchovy Live?

Bay Anchovy lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Bay Anchovy

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, from surface to about 10 meters (33 feet).

Environment

Estuaries, bays, lagoons, tidal creeks, and nearshore coastal waters. Prefers areas with soft bottoms (mud, sand) and often associated with seagrass beds or marsh edges. Tolerant of a wide range of salinities, from nearly freshwater to full marine conditions.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from Massachusetts south to Florida, and throughout the Gulf of Mexico to the Yucatán Peninsula.

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