Dwarf Skates [Fenestraja]

Description

Fenestraja is a genus of small skates within the Arhynchobatidae family, known for their diminutive size and specific habitat preferences, often found in deep waters. These skates have a rounded body shape with well-developed pectoral fins and a characteristic pattern of dermal denticles on their upper surface. Their diet mainly consists of small invertebrates.

Species
Little Skate [Leucoraja erinacea]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
Order Skates
Rajiformes
Family Softnose Skates
Arhynchobatidae
Statistics
  • Species 1