Where Does Streaked Gurnard Live?

Streaked Gurnard lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Streaked Gurnard

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 15 to 150 meters, though occasionally shallower or deeper (up to 300 meters).

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting sandy, muddy, and rocky bottoms. Prefers areas with mixed substrates where it can camouflage and forage effectively.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the British Isles south to Mauritania, including the Canary Islands and Madeira. Also widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.

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