Ecuador skate

Dipturus ecuadoriensis

A young male already carries pectoral thorn patches

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Ecuador skate is a marine fish found in ocean habitats. One memorable detail in its record is this: A young male already carries pectoral thorn patches.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Skates
Family: Rajidae
Genus: Dipturus
Maximum length: 39 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Southeast Pacific: known from the type locality, San Helena Bay, Ecuador.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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