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Butterfly skate

Bathyraja mariposa

Least Concern

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The Butterfly skate (Bathyraja mariposa) is a species in the genus Bathyraja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family
Arhynchobatidae
Genus
Bathyraja
Species
Bathyraja mariposa (Butterfly skate)

Similar Species in Bathyraja

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Dornschwanz-Tiefenrochen
Bathyraja spinicauda
Near Threatened
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Heller Tiefenrochen
Bathyraja pallida
Least Concern
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Richardsons Tiefenrochen
Bathyraja richardsoni
Least Concern
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Alaska skate
Bathyraja parmifera
Least Concern
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Challenger skate
Bathyraja isotrachys
Least Concern
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Cinnamon skate
Bathyraja fedorovi
Least Concern
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Black skate
Bathyraja trachura
Least Concern
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Commander skate
Bathyraja lindbergi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Butterfly skate?
The scientific name of Butterfly skate is Bathyraja mariposa. It belongs to the genus Bathyraja.
What is the conservation status of Butterfly skate?
Butterfly skate (Bathyraja mariposa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Butterfly skate belong to?
Butterfly skate (Bathyraja mariposa) belongs to the genus Bathyraja, which is part of the taxonomic family Arhynchobatidae.
Is Butterfly skate endangered?
No, Butterfly skate (Bathyraja mariposa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Butterfly skate belong to?
Butterfly skate (Bathyraja mariposa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Butterfly skate?
The closest relatives of Butterfly skate in the genus Bathyraja include Dornschwanz-Tiefenrochen, Heller Tiefenrochen, Richardsons Tiefenrochen, Alaska skate, Challenger skate.

Genus Bathyraja — 20 Species

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Dornschwanz-Tiefenrochen
Bathyraja spinicauda
NT 🐾
Heller Tiefenrochen
Bathyraja pallida
LC 🐾
Richardsons Tiefenrochen
Bathyraja richardsoni
LC 🐾
Alaska skate
Bathyraja parmifera
LC 🐾
Challenger skate
Bathyraja isotrachys
LC 🐾
Cinnamon skate
Bathyraja fedorovi
LC 🐾
Black skate
Bathyraja trachura
LC 🐾
Cristina's Skate
Bathyraja tunae
LC 🐾
Little-eyed skate
Bathyraja andriashevi
LC 🐾
Aleutian skate
Bathyraja aleutica
LC 🐾
Bering skate
Bathyraja interrupta
LC 🐾
Ray
Bathyraja schroederi
LC 🐾
Smallthorn skate
Bathyraja minispinosa
LC 🐾
Magellan common ray
Bathyraja magellanica
LC 🐾
Leopard skate
Bathyraja panthera
LC 🐾
Commander skate
Bathyraja lindbergi
LC 🐾
Golden skate
Bathyraja smirnovi
NT 🐾
Slimtail skate
Bathyraja longicauda
LC 🐾
Austral ray
Bathyraja griseocauda
EN 🐾
Aguja skate
Bathyraja aguja
LC
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