Allport's Skate [Pavoraja allporti]
Description
Allport's skate is endemic to Tasmania, Australia. It is found on the continental shelf and upper slope at depths of between 170 and 550 m. This species has a diamond-shaped pectoral fin disc, slightly wider than long, and a short tail with two small dorsal fins and a caudal fin.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| 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
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