Deep-sea Skates [Brochiraja]

Description

Brochiraja is a genus of deep-sea skates within the Arhynchobatidae family, inhabiting the depths of the Southern Ocean and surrounding areas. These skates are adapted to life in extreme environments with features such as large, dark eyes for enhanced low-light vision, and specialized pectoral fins for navigating the deep-sea currents. They primarily feed on deep-sea invertebrates.

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