Where Does Clearnose Skate Live?

Clearnose Skate lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Clearnose Skate

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 1 to 110 meters (3 to 360 feet), most commonly in depths less than 50 meters.

Environment

Benthic, inhabiting sandy or muddy bottoms, estuaries, and coastal bays. Prefers soft substrates for burying.

Geographic range

Western Atlantic Ocean, from Massachusetts, USA, south to Florida, and into the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

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