Where Does Horse-eye Jack Live?

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

Where to find Horse-eye Jack

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from the surface down to about 140 meters (460 feet), though most commonly observed in shallower coastal waters.

Environment

Coastal pelagic and reef-associated. Inhabits a variety of habitats including coral reefs, rocky reefs, sandy flats, seagrass beds, estuaries, and open ocean. Juveniles often form large schools in shallow, protected areas, while adults are more solitary or form smaller groups in deeper waters or around offshore structures.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from New Jersey (USA) south to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Also found in the eastern Atlantic, from Mauritania to Angola, including the Cape Verde Islands.

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