Where Does Southern Kingfish Live?

Southern Kingfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Southern Kingfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from the surf zone to depths of about 70 meters (230 feet), though most common in less than 20 meters.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, estuaries, and coastal surf zones. Often found near beaches, inlets, and bays.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from Massachusetts, USA, south along the Atlantic coast, throughout the Gulf of Mexico, and south to Argentina.

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