Where Does Sandy Sprat Live?

Sandy Sprat lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Sandy Sprat

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and bays, from the surface down to approximately 50 meters.

Environment

Pelagic and schooling, often found over sandy bottoms or near seagrass beds. They prefer clear, well-oxygenated waters.

Geographic range

Endemic to the temperate and subtropical waters of Australia, ranging from southern Queensland, southwards along the coast of New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia (north to about Shark Bay).

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