Where Does Jack Crevalle Live?

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

Where to find Jack Crevalle

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily pelagic in coastal waters, typically found from the surface down to about 100 meters (330 feet), though most commonly in shallower waters.

Environment

Coastal waters, estuaries, bays, lagoons, and sometimes even entering freshwater rivers for short periods. Prefers areas with structure such as reefs, wrecks, and jetties, but also open water. Juveniles often inhabit brackish estuaries and mangrove areas.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean: Nova Scotia, Canada, south to Uruguay, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Eastern Atlantic Ocean: Portugal south to Angola, including the Mediterranean Sea (rarely) and offshore islands. Eastern Pacific Ocean: Baja California, Mexico, south to Ecuador.

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