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 the surf zone to depths of about 20 meters (65 feet).

Environment

Prefers sandy and silty substrates in estuaries, bays, coastal beaches, and protected inshore areas. Often found near seagrass beds and mangroves, which provide shelter and foraging grounds.

Geographic range

Endemic to the waters of Western Australia, ranging from Shark Bay in the north to the Recherche Archipelago in the south.

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