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Range
Although widespread and common in much of Britain, this species is absent from some areas of north Wales, the east coast of England and the eastern part of the English Channel (2). It has a broad range in northwest Europe (3), from Finland and Iceland in the north, reaching south to Portugal (2).
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You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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Habitat
Occasionally may be found on the lower shore, but highest densities occur offshore (3), where it lives on rocky surfaces (2). It usually reaches depths of around 40 m, but has been found at over 100 m deep (2).
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