Where Does African Croaker Live?

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

Where to find African Croaker

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and lagoons, from the surface down to about 75 meters.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, often associated with river mouths and areas of freshwater influence. Tolerant of a wide range of salinities.

Geographic range

Eastern Central Atlantic, along the West African coast from Mauritania to Angola, including the Gulf of Guinea.

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