Western Shortnose Skate [Pavoraja umbrosa]
Description
The western shortnose skate is endemic to Western Australia, where it is found on the upper continental slope at depths of 270–460 m. It is characterized by a diamond-shaped pectoral fin disc, slightly longer than wide, and a short tail with two small dorsal fins and a caudal fin.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| 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
|