Rio Skate
Rioraja agassizii
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 130 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A coastal skate of the southwest Atlantic, it rests on sand, mud and gravel bottoms and feeds on crustaceans, molluscs and small fishes. The female lays tough egg cases tipped with horn like projections, and heavy fishing pressure has left the species rated Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Arhynchobatidae › Rioraja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282619.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rio Skate live?
- The Rio Skate (Rioraja agassizii) is typically found at to 130 m.
- Is the Rio Skate dangerous to divers?
- The Rio Skate is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rio Skate get?
- The Rio Skate grows to about 33 cm.