Short-nosed Skate [Mesorhynchus abbreviatus]
Description
The Short-nosed Skate or Mesorhynchus abbreviatus is another species of fish in the Rajidae family. Unlike their long-nosed relatives, they inhabit the Southwest Atlantic waters off the coasts of Argentina and Uruguay. They are also found in deep waters, usually between 180 to 400 meters. They have a shorter snout compared to M. longirostris, hence their name. Their behavior and reproductive habits are not well known.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Cyclopoida
Cyclopoida
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| Family |
Cyclopidae
Cyclopidae
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| Genus |
Mesorhynchus
Mesorhynchus
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