Where Does Southern Stingray Live?

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

Where to find Southern Stingray

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 0.5 to 25 meters (1.6 to 82 feet), though occasionally observed at depths up to 60 meters (200 feet).

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, and coral reefs. Often found in estuaries and lagoons, tolerating a range of salinities.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from New Jersey (USA) south to southern Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.

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