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Where Does Western School Whiting Live?

Sillago vittata

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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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