Zipper sandskate

Psammobatis extenta

Ocelli remain on rear pectoral wings from youth onward

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

The zipper sandskate (Psammobatis extenta) is a species of fish in the family Arhynchobatidae. It is found in the Atlantic Ocean 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: 27.6 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Southwest Atlantic: Brazil to Argentina (Ref. 58839 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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