Korean Skate
Hongeo koreanus
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 30–180 m
- Max size: 76 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
A large skate of Korean waters facing a high risk of extinction, the Korean skate lives on the bottom between about 30 and 180 metres. It lays eggs in cases with hornlike projections, and females reach about 76 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Rajidae › Hongeo
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712397.
FAQ
- How deep does the Korean Skate live?
- The Korean Skate (Hongeo koreanus) is typically found at 30–180 m.
- Is the Korean Skate dangerous to divers?
- The Korean Skate is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Korean Skate get?
- The Korean Skate grows to about 76 cm.