Where Does Thornback Ray Live?

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

Where to find Thornback Ray

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 10 to 60 meters, but can occur down to 300 meters.

Environment

Demersal, preferring sandy, muddy, or gravelly seabeds. Often found in estuaries and bays.

Geographic range

Northeast Atlantic Ocean, from Iceland and Norway south to Morocco, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.

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