Where Does Natal Stumpnose Live?

Natal Stumpnose lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Natal Stumpnose

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surf zone to depths of about 50 meters (164 feet).

Environment

Inhabits estuaries, coastal lagoons, rocky reefs, sandy bottoms, and areas with mixed sand and rubble. Juveniles are often found in estuaries and sheltered bays.

Geographic range

Endemic to the southwestern Indian Ocean, primarily along the coast of southeastern Africa, from southern Mozambique to the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

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