Where Does Common Stingray Live?

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

Where to find Common Stingray

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 1 to 200 meters (3 to 656 feet), but can occasionally be found deeper.

Environment

Benthic, inhabiting sandy or muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, and occasionally rocky reefs. Often found in estuaries and lagoons, tolerating a range of salinities.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, including the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and coastal waters from Norway south to Mauritania, including the Canary Islands.

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