Where Does Salema Porgy Live?

Salema Porgy lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Salema Porgy

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from the surface down to 70 meters (230 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Coastal waters, rocky reefs, seagrass beds (Posidonia oceanica meadows are a preferred habitat), and sandy bottoms. Often found in large schools.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the Bay of Biscay south to South Africa, including the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Cape Verde. Also widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.

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