Aleutian Skate
Bathyraja aleutica
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 15–1602 m
- Max size: 1.6 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large skate of deep northern waters, it glides over muddy bottoms on the outer shelf and slope, sometimes more than a kilometre down. It feeds on crabs, shrimp and bottom fish, and lays its young in tough, horny egg cases.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Arhynchobatidae › Bathyraja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271506.
FAQ
- How deep does the Aleutian Skate live?
- The Aleutian Skate (Bathyraja aleutica) is typically found at 15–1602 m.
- Is the Aleutian Skate dangerous to divers?
- The Aleutian Skate is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Aleutian Skate get?
- The Aleutian Skate grows to about 1.6 m.