Where Does Silver Croaker Live?

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

Where to find Silver Croaker

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in coastal waters from 10 to 100 meters (33 to 330 feet), but can be found deeper.

Environment

Inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms of coastal waters, estuaries, and sometimes penetrates into brackish waters. Often found near reefs or rocky outcrops.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific: Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, East Indies, and northern Australia. Its range extends from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Philippines, north to Japan, and south to Queensland, Australia.

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