Where Does Silver Sillago Live?

Silver Sillago lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Silver Sillago

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the intertidal zone down to about 60 meters (200 feet).

Environment

Inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms in estuaries, bays, coastal lagoons, and nearshore marine environments. Often found in areas with seagrass beds or mangroves, which provide shelter and foraging grounds. Tolerant of a wide range of salinities.

Geographic range

Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to Japan, Australia, and the South Pacific islands.

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