Where Does Silk Snapper Live?

Silk Snapper lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Silk Snapper

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 60 to 400 meters (200 to 1,300 feet), though juveniles may be found in shallower waters. Most commonly encountered between 90 and 200 meters.

Environment

Inhabits rocky bottoms, coral reefs, and other hard-bottom structures on the outer continental shelf and upper slope. Often associated with deep-water ledges, drop-offs, and pinnacles. Adults are generally solitary or found in small aggregations, while juveniles may form larger schools.

Geographic range

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

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