Equatorial Skate
Rostroraja equatorialis
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 20–200 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
This skate patrols soft bottoms from around 20 metres down to 200, growing to roughly half a metre across. The female lays tough egg cases tipped with horn like points that wedge into the seabed, and overfishing has left the species vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Rajidae › Rostroraja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1670924.
FAQ
- How deep does the Equatorial Skate live?
- The Equatorial Skate (Rostroraja equatorialis) is typically found at 20–200 m.
- Is the Equatorial Skate dangerous to divers?
- The Equatorial Skate is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Equatorial Skate get?
- The Equatorial Skate grows to about 50 cm.