Madagascar skate

Dipturus crosnieri

Fine dorsal thorns cover a broad Madagascar disc

The Madagascar skate (Dipturus crosnieri) is a species of fish in the family Rajidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitat is open seas.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Skates
Family: Rajidae
Genus: Dipturus
Maximum length: 61 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: known from the type locality, southwest coast of Madagascar.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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