New Zealand rough skate

Dipturus nasutus

Half buried in sand waiting for fish and crabs

Marine fish
Other
Large

The New Zealand rough skate (Zearaja nasuta) is a skate of the genus Zearaja, found around New Zealand at depths between 10 and 1,500 m. Its length is up to 1 m. This species has been assessed by the IUCN as of Least Concern.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Skates
Family: Rajidae
Genus: Dipturus
Maximum length: 118 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: other
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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