Where Does Gilt-head Bream Live?

Gilt-head Bream lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Gilt-head Bream

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from shallow coastal waters (0-30 meters) down to about 150 meters.

Environment

Prefers sandy and muddy bottoms, seagrass beds (Posidonia oceanica), and rocky areas in coastal lagoons, estuaries, and open sea. Juveniles often inhabit brackish waters.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the British Isles (rarely) south to Cape Verde, and throughout the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea.

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