Where Does Spinetail mobula Live?

Spinetail mobula lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Spinetail mobula

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily epipelagic and mesopelagic, ranging from the surface down to at least 2000 meters, though most commonly observed in the upper water column.

Environment

Open ocean, coastal waters, and offshore islands. Often found in productive areas with upwellings.

Geographic range

Circumglobal in tropical and warm temperate waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Found from the eastern Pacific (e.g., Baja California, Galapagos) to the western Pacific (e.g., Japan, Australia), and across the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic (e.g., Brazil, West Africa).

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