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]
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Brazilian Skate [Rioraja brachyura]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
Order Skates
Rajiformes
Family Softnose Skates
Arhynchobatidae
Statistics
  • Species 2