Little Skate
Leucoraja erinaceus
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 10–914 m
- Max size: 62 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small skate of sandy and gravelly bottoms, it lies still through the day and turns active after dark, hunting crabs, shrimps, worms, squid and bony fish. It tolerates a wide range of temperatures and lays its eggs in tough cases. Adults reach about 62 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Rajidae › Leucoraja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1577339.
FAQ
- How deep does the Little Skate live?
- The Little Skate (Leucoraja erinaceus) is typically found at 10–914 m.
- Is the Little Skate dangerous to divers?
- The Little Skate is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Little Skate get?
- The Little Skate grows to about 62 cm.