Indian Ring Skate
Orbiraja powelli
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 15–460 m
- Max size: 21 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
This skate ranges across a wide depth band, from about 15 metres down to 460, laying eggs in horny capsules tipped with hooked projections roughly six centimetres long. It grows to around 21 centimetres and is taken for its meat, which has left it near threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Rajidae › Orbiraja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1042877.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indian Ring Skate live?
- The Indian Ring Skate (Orbiraja powelli) is typically found at 15–460 m.
- Is the Indian Ring Skate dangerous to divers?
- The Indian Ring Skate is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indian Ring Skate get?
- The Indian Ring Skate grows to about 21 cm.