White-spotted skate [Zearaja chilensis]
Description
The White-spotted skate (Zearaja chilensis) is a species of skate native to the southeastern Pacific Ocean, particularly along the coast of Chile. Characterized by its white spots on the upper side, it is usually found on soft bottoms at depths of up to 400 meters. It feeds on crustaceans and small fish.
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 |
Zearaja Skates
Zearaja
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