Where Does Pic Live?

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

Where to find Pic

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 15 to 170 meters, though occasionally shallower or deeper (up to 300 meters).

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, often near seagrass beds (Posidonia oceanica) or rocky areas. Forms schools, especially juveniles and subadults.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from Portugal to Mauritania, including the Canary Islands. Widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.

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