Where Does Thornback Skate Live?

Thornback Skate lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Thornback Skate

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 10 to 200 meters, occasionally deeper.

Environment

Benthic, inhabiting sandy, muddy, or gravelly substrates on the continental shelf and upper slope. Prefers soft bottoms where it can bury itself.

Geographic range

Endemic to southern Australia, from Western Australia (south of Perth) across to Tasmania and Victoria, extending northwards to southern New South Wales.

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