Where Does Turbot Live?

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

Where to find Turbot

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 5 to 100 meters (16 to 328 feet), though occasionally deeper.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting sandy, gravelly, or muddy bottoms in coastal and offshore waters. Prefers areas with good current and access to prey.

Geographic range

Northeastern Atlantic Ocean, from the Norwegian Sea south to the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. Also found in the Baltic Sea.

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