Softnose Skates [Arhynchobatis]

Description

Arhynchobatis is a genus of skates in the family Arhynchobatidae, known for their soft, flexible snouts. These marine creatures are found in deep waters and are characterized by a flat body with wide pectoral fins that resemble wings, enabling them to glide through the water. Their diet mainly consists of small fish and invertebrates found on the ocean floor.

Species
Fine-Spined Skate [Bathyraja microtrachys]
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Richardson's Skate [Bathyraja richardsoni]
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Smalleyed Skate [Bathyraja microphthalmus]
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Marmorated Skate [Bathyraja marmorata]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
Order Skates
Rajiformes
Family Softnose Skates
Arhynchobatidae
Statistics
  • Species 4