Where Does Smooth Stingray Live?

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

Where to find Smooth Stingray

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from the intertidal zone down to depths of approximately 400 meters (1,300 feet), though most commonly observed in less than 100 meters.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, estuaries, bays, and rocky reefs. Often found buried in sand with only its eyes exposed. Tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.

Geographic range

Temperate waters of the Southern Hemisphere, including southern Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Isolated records from other regions are rare.

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