Where Does Inland Silverside Live?

Inland Silverside lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Inland Silverside

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, from surface to a few meters deep.

Environment

Estuaries, coastal lagoons, tidal creeks, salt marshes, and freshwater rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Prefers areas with submerged vegetation or structure for cover.

Geographic range

Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, from Massachusetts south to Florida and west to Texas and northeastern Mexico. Extends inland into major river systems such as the Mississippi River basin, Ohio River, and Tennessee River.

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