Where Does Western School Whiting Live?

Western School Whiting lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Western School Whiting

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surf zone to depths of about 50 meters.

Environment

Inhabits sandy and silty substrates in bays, estuaries, coastal beaches, and offshore reefs. Often found in seagrass beds and near rocky outcrops.

Geographic range

Endemic to Western Australia, ranging from the North West Shelf southwards to the Great Australian Bight, including Shark Bay and the Perth metropolitan area.

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