Where Does Starry Smooth-hound Live?

Starry Smooth-hound lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Starry Smooth-hound

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 5 to 100 meters (16 to 328 feet), but can occur down to 200 meters (656 feet).

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting sandy, muddy, and gravelly bottoms. Often found near rocky reefs and seagrass beds where prey is abundant.

Geographic range

Northeast Atlantic Ocean, from the British Isles south to Morocco, including the Mediterranean Sea. Also found around the Canary Islands and Madeira.

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