Where Does Silver Trevally Live?

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

Where to find Silver Trevally

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from the surface down to about 200 meters (650 feet), though most commonly in shallower coastal waters (0-100 meters).

Environment

Coastal waters, estuaries, bays, rocky reefs, sandy bottoms, and occasionally offshore around islands and seamounts. Prefers areas with good water movement and often forms large schools.

Geographic range

Widely distributed in the temperate and subtropical waters of the Southern Hemisphere. This includes southern Australia (from Western Australia to Queensland, including Tasmania), New Zealand, South Africa, and parts of the southeastern Pacific Ocean (e.g., Chile, Peru).

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