 Bottom-dwelling in nature, the round ribbontail ray is typically found close to shore at a depth of , though it has been reported anywhere from the surf zone to a depth of .It favors sand or rubble bottoms in shallow lagoons or near coral and rocky reefs, and may also enter estuaries.The round ribbontail ray has nocturnal habits and rests motionless for much of the day, often near vertical structures, in caves, or under ledges.