Virginia skate
Leucoraja virginica
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Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
104-117m
Famille
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
104-117m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Rajiformes (Skates) |
| Famille | Rajidae (Skates) |
| Espèces | Leucoraja virginica |
Foire aux questions
What family does Virginia skate belong to?
Virginia skate (Leucoraja virginica) belongs to the family Rajidae (Skates) in the order Rajiformes (Skates).
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