Norwegian Pygmy Skate [Neoraja caerulea]
Description
The Norwegian Pygmy Skate is a species of fish in the family Rajidae. It is found in the Northeast Atlantic, specifically off the coast of Norway. It is a bottom dwelling species that prefers sandy or muddy substrates. It can be identified by its distinctive blue color and the presence of thorns on its dorsal surface.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
|
| Order |
Skates
Rajiformes
|
| Family |
Softnose Skates
Arhynchobatidae
|
| Genus |
Neoraja Skates
Neoraja
|