Freckled Skate [Malacoraja obscura]
Description
The Freckled Skate, also known as Malacoraja obscura, is found in the Southeast Pacific off the coast of Chile. It is a benthic species that inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms at depths between 100 and 1,000 meters. Distinguishing features include a short snout, small eyes, and a pale dorsal surface with small, dark freckles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Skates
Rajiformes
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| Family |
True Skates
Rajidae
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| Genus |
Malacoraja
Malacoraja
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