Where Does Blackmouth Bass Live?

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

Where to find Blackmouth Bass

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 10 to 200 meters (33 to 656 feet), though occasionally deeper.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting rocky reefs, sandy-muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, and areas with mixed substrates. Prefers areas with cover for ambush predation and shelter.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, including the Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, and along the coast of West Africa from Mauritania to Angola. Also found in the Mediterranean Sea, particularly in the western and central basins.

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