Where Does Atlantic Pomfret Live?

Atlantic Pomfret lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Atlantic Pomfret

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Epipelagic to bathypelagic, typically found from the surface down to 1000 meters, but most commonly observed between 100-400 meters.

Environment

Oceanic, pelagic, inhabiting open waters far from coastal areas. Often associated with thermoclines and mesopelagic zones.

Geographic range

Cosmopolitan in temperate and tropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. In the Atlantic, it ranges from Norway and Iceland south to South Africa, including the Mediterranean Sea. In the Pacific, it is found from Alaska to Chile and across to Japan and Australia. In the Indian Ocean, it is widespread.

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