Where Does Shortnose electric ray Live?

Shortnose electric ray lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Shortnose electric ray

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the intertidal zone down to depths of approximately 110 meters (360 feet).

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, often burying itself to ambush prey. Also found in seagrass beds and rocky reefs.

Geographic range

Western Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea, East Africa (from South Africa north to Somalia), Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

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