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]
View DetailsRichardson's Skate [Bathyraja richardsoni]
View DetailsSmalleyed Skate [Bathyraja microphthalmus]
View DetailsMarmorated Skate [Bathyraja marmorata]
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 4