African softnose skate
Bathyraja smithii
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African softnose skate (Bathyraja smithii) is a marine fish of the family Arhynchobatidae (Softnose Skates), in the order Rajiformes. Maximum recorded length is 120 cm. Its recorded depth range is 440–1020 m.
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نبذة
The African softnose skate (Bathyraja smithii) is a large saltwater ray reaching up to 120 cm in length. It inhabits deeper ocean waters off the southern African coast and belongs to the family Arhynchobatidae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 120,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 440-1020m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Rajiformes (Skates) |
| الفصيلة | Arhynchobatidae (Softnose Skates) |
| الأنواع | Bathyraja smithii |
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