Where Does Bigeye Scad Live?

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

Where to find Bigeye Scad

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surface down to about 170 meters (560 feet), but most commonly in the upper 100 meters.

Environment

Pelagic-neritic, inhabiting continental shelves and oceanic islands. Forms large schools in open water, often near reefs, jetties, and other structures. Tolerant of a wide range of salinities and temperatures within tropical and subtropical zones.

Geographic range

Circumtropical and subtropical. Found in the Atlantic Ocean (from Nova Scotia to Brazil, including the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico), the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean (from Japan to Australia, and across the central Pacific to the Americas).

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