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 10 meters.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms in estuaries, lagoons, bays, and along open coastlines. Often found near seagrass beds, mangroves, and coral reefs, particularly as juveniles.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from Bermuda and North Carolina (USA) south through the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea to Brazil. Also found in the eastern Atlantic off the coast of West Africa.

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