Where Does Black Pomfret Live?

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

Where to find Black Pomfret

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in coastal waters and estuaries, ranging from surface to depths of about 100 meters (330 feet).

Environment

Pelagic to benthopelagic, inhabiting turbid coastal waters, often over muddy or sandy bottoms. Forms schools.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific: Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, East Africa, India, Southeast Asia, extending to Japan and Australia.

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