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Kerguelen sandpaper skate

Bathyraja irrasa

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
120.0 cm
Depth Range
565-1218m

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 120.0 cm
Depth Range 565-1218m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
565-1218m
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Taxonomy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Kerguelen sandpaper skate get?
Kerguelen sandpaper skate can grow up to 120.0 cm long.
What family does Kerguelen sandpaper skate belong to?
Kerguelen sandpaper skate (Bathyraja irrasa) belongs to the family Arhynchobatidae (Softnose Skates) in the order Rajiformes (Skates).

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