Where Does Shovelnose Guitarfish Live?

Shovelnose Guitarfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Shovelnose Guitarfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from the surf zone to depths of about 13 meters (43 feet), occasionally down to 91 meters (300 feet).

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms in bays, estuaries, and along open coastlines. Often found in the surf zone, where it can be partially buried.

Geographic range

Eastern Pacific Ocean, from San Francisco, California, USA, south to the Gulf of California, Mexico.

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