Where Does Pacific Jack Mackerel Live?

Pacific Jack Mackerel lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Pacific Jack Mackerel

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily pelagic, found from the surface down to depths of approximately 400 meters (1,300 feet), though typically in the upper 100 meters.

Environment

Open ocean, coastal waters, and continental shelf areas. Forms large schools in both offshore and inshore environments, often associated with upwelling zones and areas of high productivity.

Geographic range

Eastern Pacific Ocean, from southeastern Alaska south to Baja California, Mexico, and extending into the Gulf of California. Also found off Central and South America, as far south as Chile.

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