White Skate
Rostroraja alba
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 30–600 m
- Max size: 2.3 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: EN
A large skate of sand and rock bottoms across the shelf and upper slope, reaching well over two metres and taking everything from bony fishes and smaller sharks to crabs, octopus and cuttlefish. Females lay eggs in tough cases, and slow reproduction has pushed the species into the endangered category.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Rajidae › Rostroraja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105896.
FAQ
- How deep does the White Skate live?
- The White Skate (Rostroraja alba) is typically found at 30–600 m.
- Is the White Skate dangerous to divers?
- The White Skate can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the White Skate get?
- The White Skate grows to about 2.3 m.