Roundel Skate
Rostroraja texana
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1–183 m
- Max size: 53 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This skate ranges from the shoreline out to depths near 183 metres, though it stays most common inshore in warmer water, with the young in shallow bays and adults further offshore. It feeds mainly on decapod crustaceans, lays egg cases, and pairs with an embrace before spawning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Rajidae › Rostroraja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1670925.
FAQ
- How deep does the Roundel Skate live?
- The Roundel Skate (Rostroraja texana) is typically found at 1–183 m.
- Is the Roundel Skate dangerous to divers?
- The Roundel Skate is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Roundel Skate get?
- The Roundel Skate grows to about 53 cm.