Abyssal Skate [Bathyraja abyssicola]
Description
A species of deep-sea skate known to inhabit the Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its flat, diamond-shaped body and large pectoral fins. It is commonly found at depths ranging from 1,370 to 2,740 meters. The species is brown in color, often with lighter patches or spots.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
|
| Order |
Skates
Rajiformes
|
| Family |
Softnose Skates
Arhynchobatidae
|
| Genus |
Deep-sea Skates
Brochiraja
|