Rioraja Skates [Rioraja]
Description
Rioraja is a genus of skates in the Arhynchobatidae family, endemic to the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean. These skates are distinguished by their relatively small size and specific habitat preferences, often found in coastal regions. Rioraja skates have a streamlined body shape with a distinctive tail structure, enabling efficient swimming and maneuverability.
Species
Shortnose Skate [Rioraja agassizii]
View DetailsBrazilian Skate [Rioraja brachyura]
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 2