Where Does Scaled Sardine Live?

Scaled Sardine lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Scaled Sardine

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surface down to about 70 meters (230 feet).

Environment

Coastal pelagic and neritic zones, often associated with estuaries, bays, and nearshore reefs. Forms large schools.

Geographic range

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

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