Where Does Squaretail Kob Live?

Squaretail Kob lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Squaretail Kob

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 10 to 100 meters, occasionally deeper.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting coastal waters, estuaries, and sandy or muddy bottoms. Often associated with rocky reefs, wrecks, and other structures. Juveniles may utilize estuarine nursery areas.

Geographic range

Western Indian Ocean, primarily along the eastern coast of Africa from Somalia to South Africa, including Madagascar and other islands.

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