Where Does Margate Grunt Live?

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

Where to find Margate Grunt

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from 1 to 100 meters (3 to 330 feet), but most commonly in less than 50 meters.

Environment

Inhabits rocky reefs, sandy bottoms, seagrass beds, and occasionally estuaries. Juveniles often found in shallower, protected areas.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the Bay of Biscay south to Angola, including the Mediterranean Sea, Madeira, and the Canary Islands. Also reported from the Cape Verde Islands.

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