Where Does Whitemouth Croaker Live?

Whitemouth Croaker lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Whitemouth Croaker

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and lagoons, ranging from 1 to 100 meters, but most commonly in less than 50 meters.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting soft bottoms (sand, mud) in coastal areas, often associated with turbid waters. Tolerant of a wide range of salinities, frequently entering brackish waters.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from the Caribbean Sea (including the Greater Antilles) south along the coast of South America to northern Argentina. Its distribution extends from the Gulf of Mexico (rarely) and the Caribbean, along the coasts of Central and South America, including Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.

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