Arctic Skate [Amblyraja]

Description

Amblyraja is a genus of skates found in the northern Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They are characterized by a relatively smooth body, with the dorsal surface often displaying a pattern of dark spots and bands. The snout is typically short and rounded. These skates inhabit a range of depths, from shallow coastal waters to the deep sea, and they are known for their benthic lifestyle, residing on the ocean floor where they feed on a variety of bottom-dwelling organisms.

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