Where Does Porkfish Live?
Anisotremus virginicus
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Where to find Porkfish
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from 3 to 60 meters (10 to 200 feet), though occasionally deeper.
- Environment
- Inhabits coral reefs, rocky bottoms, seagrass beds, and mangrove areas. Juveniles are often found in shallower, protected areas like seagrass beds and estuaries, while adults prefer deeper reef structures.
- Geographic range
- Western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida (USA) and Bermuda, throughout the Caribbean Sea, and south to Brazil. Also found in the Gulf of Mexico.
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