Where Does Spotted Drum Live?

Spotted Drum lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Spotted Drum

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 3 to 30 meters (10 to 100 feet), though occasionally deeper.

Environment

Prefers rocky reefs, coral reefs, ledges, caves, and areas with sandy or rubble bottoms adjacent to structure. Juveniles are often found in shallower, more protected areas, sometimes near seagrass beds.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida (USA) and Bermuda, throughout the Caribbean Sea, and south to Brazil.

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