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Where Does Shore Rockling Live?

Gaidropsarus vulgaris

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Shore Rockling lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Shore Rockling

Water type
saltwater
Depth
Typically found in shallow coastal waters from the intertidal zone down to about 150 meters (490 feet), though occasionally recorded deeper.
Environment
Prefers rocky shores, kelp beds, seagrass meadows, and areas with abundant crevices and hiding places. Often found under stones, in rock pools, or among seaweed.
Geographic range
Northeastern Atlantic Ocean, from the coast of Norway south to the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. Also found around the British Isles.

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