Where Does Shiner Perch Live?

Shiner Perch lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Shiner Perch

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters from the surface down to about 15 meters (50 feet), occasionally deeper to 146 meters (480 feet).

Environment

Estuaries, bays, harbors, kelp beds, eelgrass beds, rocky reefs, and sandy bottoms. Often found near pilings, docks, and other structures. Tolerant of a wide range of salinities, from nearly fresh to full marine conditions.

Geographic range

Eastern Pacific Ocean, from southeastern Alaska (Prince William Sound) south to Baja California, Mexico (Bahía de San Quintín).

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