Iberian Pygmy Skate [Neoraja iberica]
Description
The Iberian Pygmy Skate is a species of fish in the family Rajidae. It is found in the Northeast Atlantic, specifically off the coast of Portugal and Spain. It is a bottom dwelling species that prefers muddy substrates. It is characterized by its small size and the presence of several thorns on its dorsal surface.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
|
| Order |
Skates
Rajiformes
|
| Family |
Softnose Skates
Arhynchobatidae
|
| Genus |
Neoraja Skates
Neoraja
|