Where Does Nursehound Live?
Scyliorhinus stellaris
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Where to find Nursehound
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found from shallow coastal waters (around 1-2 meters) down to depths of approximately 400 meters, though most commonly observed between 20-100 meters.
- Environment
- Demersal, inhabiting rocky reefs, sandy or muddy bottoms, and areas with seaweed or seagrass beds. Prefers complex habitats for shelter and hunting.
- Geographic range
- Northeastern Atlantic Ocean, from southern Norway and the British Isles south to Senegal, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Canary Islands.
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