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African softnose skate

Bathyraja smithii

Not Evaluated Saltwater
ความยาวสูงสุด
120.0 cm
ช่วงความลึก
440-1020m
วงศ์

Overview

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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เกี่ยวกับ

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
ช่วงความลึก 440-1020m

Habitat & Distribution

ประเภทน้ำ
Saltwater
ช่วงความลึก
440-1020m

Taxonomy

อันดับ Rajiformes (Skates)
วงศ์ Arhynchobatidae (Softnose Skates)
สายพันธุ์ Bathyraja smithii

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

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

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