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Abyssal skate

Abyssal skate

Bathyraja ishiharai

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
123.0 cm
Depth Range
?-2300m

About

Bathyraja ishiharai is a large saltwater skate reaching up to 123 cm, found in deep abyssal marine environments. Like other members of its family, it is a flat-bodied elasmobranch that inhabits cold, deep-water benthic zones.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 123.0 cm
Depth Range ?-2300m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
?-2300m
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Taxonomy

Order Rajiformes (Skates)
Family Arhynchobatidae (Softnose Skates)
Species Bathyraja ishiharai

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Abyssal skate get?
Abyssal skate can grow up to 123.0 cm long.
What family does Abyssal skate belong to?
Abyssal skate (Bathyraja ishiharai) belongs to the family Arhynchobatidae (Softnose Skates) in the order Rajiformes (Skates).

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