Where Does Pacific Crevalle Jack Live?

Pacific Crevalle Jack lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Pacific Crevalle Jack

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surface down to about 50 meters (165 feet), but can occur deeper.

Environment

Coastal pelagic and inshore waters, including estuaries, bays, rocky reefs, sandy flats, and around offshore islands. Often associated with structure and areas of strong current.

Geographic range

Eastern Pacific Ocean, from Southern California (rarely) and Baja California south to Peru, including the Gulf of California and offshore islands like the Revillagigedo Archipelago and Cocos Island.

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