Where Does Pacific Electric Ray Live?

Pacific Electric Ray lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Pacific Electric Ray

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from shallow intertidal zones down to depths of approximately 200 meters (650 feet), occasionally deeper to 1100 meters (3600 feet).

Environment

Benthic, inhabiting soft bottoms (sand, mud) in coastal waters, bays, and estuaries. Often found near rocky reefs or kelp forests, which provide shelter and prey.

Geographic range

Eastern Pacific Ocean, from British Columbia, Canada, south to Baja California, Mexico. Most common off the coast of California.

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