Short-tail Skate [Pavoraja nitida]
Description
The short-tail skate is a species of skate in the family Arhynchobatidae. It is endemic to Australia, inhabiting the continental slope off Western Australia at depths of between 270 and 520 m. This species has a diamond-shaped pectoral fin disc slightly wider than long, with a short tail bearing two dorsal fins and a caudal fin.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Skates
Rajiformes
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| Family |
Softnose Skates
Arhynchobatidae
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| Genus |
Pavoraja Skates
Pavoraja
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