Soft Skate [Malacoraja kreffti]
Description
The Soft Skate, scientifically known as Malacoraja kreffti, is a species of skate in the family Rajidae. It is found in the Southwest Atlantic from Brazil to Argentina. It is a benthic species found on the continental slope at depths from 140 to 1,460 meters. Its distinguishing features include a long, narrow snout and small, white spots on the upper surface.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Skates
Rajiformes
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| Family |
True Skates
Rajidae
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| Genus |
Malacoraja
Malacoraja
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