Where Does Silver Porgy Live?
Diplodus argenteus
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Where to find Silver Porgy
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found from shallow coastal waters down to about 100 meters (330 feet), most commonly in depths of 5-50 meters.
- Environment
- Inhabits rocky reefs, sandy bottoms, seagrass beds, and areas with mixed substrates. Often found near structures such as jetties, piers, and wrecks. Juveniles may be found in shallower, more protected areas.
- Geographic range
- Western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida (USA) and the Gulf of Mexico, throughout the Caribbean Sea, and along the coast of South America down to Brazil.
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