Commander Skate
Bathyraja lindbergi
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 2000 m
- Max size: 60.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deep water skate of the North Pacific reaching depths near 2,000 metres, it lays eggs in tough cases tipped with horn like points. It grows to about 61 centimetres and, like other skates, glides over the bottom on broad winglike fins.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Arhynchobatidae › Bathyraja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271517.
FAQ
- How deep does the Commander Skate live?
- The Commander Skate (Bathyraja lindbergi) is typically found at to 2000 m.
- Is the Commander Skate dangerous to divers?
- The Commander Skate is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Commander Skate get?
- The Commander Skate grows to about 60.7 cm.