Where Does Australian Smelt Live?

Australian Smelt lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Australian Smelt

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths of rivers, streams, lakes, and impoundments.

Environment

Prefers clear, cool, well-oxygenated waters with moderate flow. Often associated with aquatic vegetation or submerged structures for cover. Can tolerate a range of substrates from sand to gravel and mud.

Geographic range

Southeastern Australia, including the Murray-Darling River system, coastal drainages of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, and Tasmania.

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