Where Does Mediterranean Spearfish Live?

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

Where to find Mediterranean Spearfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily epipelagic and mesopelagic zones, from the surface down to approximately 200 meters (650 feet).

Environment

Oceanic, open waters of the Mediterranean Sea, preferring warmer surface waters but capable of diving to deeper thermoclines in pursuit of prey.

Geographic range

Endemic to the Mediterranean Sea. Its distribution covers the entire basin, though concentrations may vary seasonally and regionally.

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