Where Does European Pilchard Live?

European Pilchard lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find European Pilchard

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in coastal waters from the surface down to about 100 meters (330 feet), though occasionally deeper to 200 meters (660 feet).

Environment

Pelagic, schooling species, inhabiting continental shelf waters. Prefers temperate and subtropical waters.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean from the southern North Sea and British Isles south to Senegal, including the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and the Sea of Marmara.

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