Where Does Lesser Devil Ray Live?

Lesser Devil Ray lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Lesser Devil Ray

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily epipelagic, found from the surface down to at least 100 meters (330 feet), often observed near the surface.

Environment

Coastal and offshore pelagic waters, often associated with continental shelves and oceanic islands. Prefers warm temperate to tropical waters.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from the southeastern United States (North Carolina to Florida), throughout the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and along the coast of South America to southern Brazil. Also reported in the eastern Atlantic off West Africa.

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