Where Does Silver Surfperch Live?

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

Where to find Silver Surfperch

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters from the surf zone to about 20 meters (65 feet), occasionally deeper to 50 meters (165 feet).

Environment

Prefers sandy beaches, surf zones, shallow rocky reefs, kelp beds, and bays. Often found schooling near the bottom or in the water column over sandy substrates.

Geographic range

Eastern Pacific Ocean, from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, south to northern Baja California, Mexico.

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