Gulf Skate
Fenestraja sinusmexicanus
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 311 m
- Max size: 37.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deep water skate of the Gulf of Mexico, recorded down to around 311 metres. Like all skates it lays its young in tough egg cases, and these carry distinctive horn shaped projections at the corners that anchor them to the seabed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Gurgesiellidae › Fenestraja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275419.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gulf Skate live?
- The Gulf Skate (Fenestraja sinusmexicanus) is typically found at to 311 m.
- Is the Gulf Skate dangerous to divers?
- The Gulf Skate is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gulf Skate get?
- The Gulf Skate grows to about 37.5 cm.