Where Does Smooth Dogfish Live?

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

Where to find Smooth Dogfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from the surf zone to depths of about 200 meters (650 feet), though occasionally recorded deeper.

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms in bays, estuaries, and along the continental shelf. Tolerant of a wide range of salinities and temperatures.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia, Canada, south to the northern Gulf of Mexico, and along the coast of South America to northern Argentina.

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