Where Does European Hake Live?

European Hake lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find European Hake

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 70 to 800 meters, but most commonly between 100 and 400 meters. Juveniles may inhabit shallower waters.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting continental shelves and slopes over muddy or sandy bottoms. They are often found in schools, particularly during spawning aggregations.

Geographic range

Northeastern Atlantic Ocean, from Norway and Iceland south to Mauritania, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.

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