Where Does Indian Mackerel Live?

Indian Mackerel lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Indian Mackerel

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in coastal waters, from the surface down to about 90 meters (300 feet), but most commonly in the upper 50 meters.

Environment

Pelagic, neritic (coastal open water). Inhabits turbid coastal waters, often near estuaries and coral reefs. Forms large schools.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific: from the east coast of Africa, including the Red Sea and Persian Gulf, eastward to Melanesia, and northward to the Ryukyu Islands (southern Japan), and southward to northern Australia.

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