Where Does Pacific Sanddab Live?

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

Where to find Pacific Sanddab

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 10 to 366 meters (33 to 1,200 feet), though most commonly encountered between 20 and 200 meters. Juveniles may inhabit shallower waters.

Environment

Benthic, preferring soft substrates such as sand, mud, or sandy-mud bottoms. They are often found near submarine canyons, offshore banks, and continental shelves.

Geographic range

Eastern Pacific Ocean, from southeastern Alaska (Prince William Sound) south to Baja California, Mexico (Magdalena Bay).

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