Mediterranean Pincushion Skate [Raja polystigma]
Description
The Mediterranean Pincushion Skate is a species of fish in the family Rajidae, native to the Mediterranean Sea. It is a bottom-dwelling species commonly found on sandy or muddy seabeds at depths of 10 to 400 m. Their diet primarily consists of crustaceans, small fish, and cephalopods. They are characterized by their diamond-shaped body, a long snout, and a unique pattern of multiple spots on their back.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Skates
Rajiformes
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| Family |
True Skates
Rajidae
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| Genus |
Pincushion Skate
Neoraja
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