Where Does Whitetail Stingray Live?

Whitetail Stingray lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Whitetail Stingray

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the intertidal zone down to about 70 meters (230 feet).

Environment

Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, coral reefs, and mangrove estuaries. Often found partially buried in the substrate.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Philippines, Indonesia, and northern Australia. Also found in parts of the Western Pacific, including New Caledonia and Fiji.

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