Bight Skates [Bathyraja]

Description

Bathyraja, a genus in the Arhynchobatidae family, encompasses a diverse group of skates found in cold, deep waters worldwide, from shallow bays to the continental slopes. These skates are known for their large size, varied diet, and distinctive reproductive strategies. They possess a flattened body with a rounded or pointed snout and are often found on muddy or sandy bottoms where they hunt for invertebrates and small fish.

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