Where Does Silver Sweep Live?

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

Where to find Silver Sweep

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surface down to about 30 meters (100 feet), though occasionally deeper.

Environment

Rocky reefs, jetties, piers, breakwaters, kelp forests, and sometimes in estuaries. They prefer areas with good water movement and shelter.

Geographic range

Endemic to temperate Australian waters, from southern Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia (north to about Kalbarri).

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