Where Does Australian Pilchard Live?

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

Where to find Australian Pilchard

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily pelagic, from surface waters down to approximately 200 meters, though typically found in the upper 50 meters.

Environment

Coastal and offshore waters of continental shelves and slopes. Forms large, dense schools in open water.

Geographic range

Circumglobal in temperate and subtropical waters. In Australia, found from southern Queensland, around southern Australia, to central Western Australia. Also present in the eastern Pacific (California to Chile), western Pacific (Japan), and southern Africa.

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