Where Does Little Skate Live?

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

Where to find Little Skate

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 18 to 110 meters (60-360 feet), but can occur from shallow intertidal zones down to 370 meters (1,200 feet).

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting sandy, gravelly, or muddy bottoms of the continental shelf and upper slope. Prefers cooler waters.

Geographic range

Western North Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia, Canada, south to North Carolina, USA. Most abundant in the Mid-Atlantic Bight.

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