White Skate [Bathyraja albomaculata]
Description
The white skate, or Bathyraja albomaculata, is a species of skate known for its white spots. It is native to the southwestern Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the Falkland Islands and Argentina. It is a benthic species, living at depths of 70 to 400 meters. It is characterized by a diamond-shaped body with white spots, a pointed snout, and small thorns on its tail. It feeds on small crustaceans and fish.
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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