Where Does Jack (various species) Live?

Jack (various species) lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Jack (various species)

Water type

saltwater

Depth

From shallow coastal waters (0-50 meters) to offshore pelagic zones and deeper reefs (up to several hundred meters), depending on the species.

Environment

Primarily marine, inhabiting tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide. Found in a variety of habitats including coral reefs, rocky reefs, sandy flats, seagrass beds, estuaries, and open ocean. Juveniles often utilize inshore nursery habitats.

Geographic range

Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.

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