Eyespot Skate
Atlantoraja cyclophora
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 150 m
- Max size: 78.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A small skate of soft coastal bottoms, it lays tough egg cases tipped with horn like projections that snag on the seabed and hold fast. Heavy fishing pressure across its range has driven it to an endangered listing.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Arhynchobatidae › Atlantoraja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279817.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eyespot Skate live?
- The Eyespot Skate (Atlantoraja cyclophora) is typically found at to 150 m.
- Is the Eyespot Skate dangerous to divers?
- The Eyespot Skate is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eyespot Skate get?
- The Eyespot Skate grows to about 78.9 cm.