Where Does Surmullet Live?

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

Where to find Surmullet

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 10 to 100 meters, though occasionally deeper (up to 300 meters).

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, seagrass beds (Posidonia oceanica), and rocky areas where it can forage for benthic invertebrates. Often found near coastal areas.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean from the British Isles south to Senegal, including the Canary Islands and Madeira. Also widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.

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