Where Does Pacific Spadefish Live?

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

Where to find Pacific Spadefish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from shallow coastal waters (1-2 meters) down to about 30 meters (100 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Inhabits rocky reefs, kelp forests, jetties, piers, and sometimes sandy or muddy bottoms near structure. Juveniles often found in estuaries and protected bays.

Geographic range

Eastern Pacific Ocean, from Southern California (USA) south to Peru, including the Gulf of California.

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