Where Does Almaco Jack Live?

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

Where to find Almaco Jack

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 5 to 160 meters (16 to 525 feet), but can occur deeper, down to 360 meters (1,180 feet).

Environment

Pelagic and semi-pelagic, inhabiting offshore reefs, rocky bottoms, wrecks, and open water. Often associated with structures and drop-offs.

Geographic range

Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters. Found in the Atlantic Ocean (from Massachusetts, USA, to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea; also eastern Atlantic from Portugal to South Africa), Indian Ocean, and Pacific Ocean (from Japan to Australia, and along the eastern Pacific from California to Peru).

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