Where Does Silver Jenny Live?

Silver Jenny lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Silver Jenny

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surf zone to depths of about 50 meters (165 feet), though most common in less than 20 meters.

Environment

Prefers sandy and muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, mangrove estuaries, and occasionally rocky reefs. Often found in brackish water environments as well.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from Bermuda and North Carolina (USA) south to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.

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