Spinetail Skate [Bathyraja spinicauda]
Description
The spinetail skate, also known as Bathyraja spinicauda, is a large, deepwater skate species known for its pointed tail. It lives in the southern hemisphere, particularly in the deep waters off the coasts of Chile and Argentina. It is characterized by its large size, dark coloration, and the presence of thorns on its tail. This species feeds on small fish and invertebrates. It lays egg cases with hooked corners for reproduction.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Skates
Rajiformes
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| Family |
True Skates
Rajidae
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| Genus |
Spinetail Skate
Rostroraja
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