Where Does Yellowfin whiting Live?

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

Where to find Yellowfin whiting

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 0.5 to 30 meters, occasionally deeper.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms in estuaries, bays, and sheltered coastal areas. Often found near seagrass beds or mangroves, particularly as juveniles.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific, specifically along the northern and western coasts of Australia, from Queensland to Western Australia. Its range extends northwards to Papua New Guinea and parts of Southeast Asia.

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