Richardson's Skate [Bathyraja richardsoni]
Description
Richardson's Skate is found in the Southeast Pacific, off the coast of Chile. It resides in depths of 540 to 1025 meters. The species has a broad disc, a short snout, and is mostly dark brown with lighter patches.
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 |
Softnose Skates
Arhynchobatis
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