Rajella Skates [Rajella]
Description
Rajella is a large genus of skates in the Arhynchobatidae family, widely distributed across the oceans. These skates are known for their elongated, diamond-shaped bodies and large pectoral fins, which allow for slow gliding over the sea floor. They inhabit a variety of marine environments, from shallow coastal waters to deep-sea trenches, and feed on a wide range of benthic organisms.
Species
Round ray [Rajella fyllae]
View DetailsCuckoo ray [Rajella lintea]
View DetailsBlue skate [Rajella dissimilis]
View DetailsNorris's skate [Rajella barnardi]
View DetailsBig skate [Rajella binoculata]
View DetailsSandy ray [Rajella bathyphila]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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Order |
Skates
Rajiformes
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Family |
Softnose Skates
Arhynchobatidae
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Statistics
- Species 6