Softnose Skate [Malacoraja spinacidermis]
Description
The Softnose Skate, scientifically known as Malacoraja spinacidermis, is distributed in the Southwest Atlantic off the coast of Argentina. It is a benthic species inhabiting depths between 140 and 1,460 meters. It has a soft snout, small thorns on its body, and a pale dorsal surface with dark spots.
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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