Where Does Shortspine Thornyhead Live?

Shortspine Thornyhead lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Shortspine Thornyhead

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 150 to 1,500 meters (500 to 4,900 feet), with a common range of 200-800 meters.

Environment

Benthic, inhabiting soft bottoms (mud, sand, gravel) on continental slopes and shelves. They are often associated with rocky outcrops and canyons.

Geographic range

North Pacific Ocean, from the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands south along the North American coast to Baja California, Mexico. Also found off the coast of Japan and the Okhotsk Sea.

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