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Gemeiner Rochen

Dipturus batis

Critically Endangered

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The Blue Grey Skate (Dipturus batis) is a species in the genus Dipturus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Rajiformes (Rajiformes)

Species

Dipturus batis (Gemeiner Rochen)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Noriega

French Flotte

German Gemeiner Rochen

Portuguese Arrai

Russian Gladkiy skat

Turkish Kocaburun vatoz

Similar Species in Dipturus

Schwarzbäuchiger Glattrochen

Dipturus nidarosiensis

Dipturus argentinensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gemeiner Rochen?

The scientific name of Gemeiner Rochen is Dipturus batis. It belongs to the genus Dipturus.

What is the conservation status of Gemeiner Rochen?

Gemeiner Rochen (Dipturus batis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gemeiner Rochen live?

Gemeiner Rochen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Gemeiner Rochen belong to?

Gemeiner Rochen (Dipturus batis) belongs to the genus Dipturus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.

Is Gemeiner Rochen endangered?

Yes, Gemeiner Rochen (Dipturus batis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Gemeiner Rochen belong to?

Gemeiner Rochen (Dipturus batis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Gemeiner Rochen?

The closest relatives of Gemeiner Rochen in the genus Dipturus include Langnasen-Rochen, Schwarzbäuchiger Glattrochen, Javalin skate, Argentine skate, Warrah Skate.