Where Does Eastern Shovelnose Ray Live?

Eastern Shovelnose Ray lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Eastern Shovelnose Ray

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surf zone down to approximately 100 meters (330 feet), though most common in less than 50 meters.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, often near seagrass beds or rocky reefs. It is a benthic species, frequently burying itself in the substrate.

Geographic range

Endemic to the eastern coast of Australia, ranging from southern Queensland southwards to New South Wales, and occasionally extending into eastern Victoria.

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