Where Does Marbled electric ray Live?

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

Where to find Marbled electric ray

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 10 to 300 meters (33-984 feet), but can occur deeper, occasionally down to 800 meters (2,625 feet).

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, and rocky reefs. Often buries itself in sediment during the day.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the British Isles south to Angola, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Canary Islands. Also reported from the Black Sea.

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