Where Does Indian River Shad Live?

Indian River Shad lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Indian River Shad

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically pelagic in coastal waters, estuaries, and sometimes entering lower reaches of rivers; generally found from surface to 50 meters.

Environment

Coastal marine waters, estuaries, and occasionally brackish riverine environments. Forms large schools.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to the Philippines, north to southern Japan, and south to northern Australia. Common in the Indian Ocean, including the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Andaman Sea.

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