Where Does Combtooth Smooth-hound Live?

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

Where to find Combtooth Smooth-hound

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from the intertidal zone down to about 200 meters (656 feet), though most commonly observed in depths less than 50 meters (164 feet).

Environment

Benthic or near-benthic, inhabiting sandy or muddy bottoms, often in bays, estuaries, and near rocky reefs. Tolerant of varying salinities.

Geographic range

Eastern Pacific Ocean, from northern California, USA, south to the Gulf of California, Mexico, and potentially further south to Peru.

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