Sandy ray [Rajella bathyphila]
Description
The Sandy ray is a benthic species that is found in the Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, usually at depths between 300 to 2,000 m. It is characterized by its sandy color, diamond-shaped disc, and long tail.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
|
| Order |
Skates
Rajiformes
|
| Family |
Softnose Skates
Arhynchobatidae
|
| Genus |
Rajella Skates
Rajella
|