Blotched sandskate

Psammobatis bergi

Symmetric eyespots frame a pale triangle between spiracles

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

The blotched sandskate (Psammobatis bergi) is a species of fish in the family Arhynchobatidae. It is found off the coasts of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Its natural habitat is open seas.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Skates
Family: Arhynchobatidae
Genus: Psammobatis
Maximum length: 47.5 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Southwest Atlantic: Brazil to Argentina (Ref. 58839 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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