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Kuckucksroche

Leucoraja naevus

Not Evaluated
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The Butterfly skate (Leucoraja naevus) is a species in the genus Leucoraja. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raia santiaguesa
French Raie circulaire
German Kuckucksroche
Portuguese Raia-de-dois-olhos
Arabic Baqara Mzahrah
Turkish Vatoz

Similar Species in Leucoraja

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Chagrinroche
Leucoraja fullonica
Data Deficient
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Malteser Rochen
Leucoraja melitensis
Critically Endangered
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Sandroche
Leucoraja circularis
Not Evaluated
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Blancmange skate
Leucoraja wallacei
Vulnerable
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Freckled skate
Leucoraja lentiginosa
Least Concern
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Big Skate
Leucoraja ocellata
Endangered
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Yucatan skate
Leucoraja yucatanensis
Least Concern
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Tigertail skate
Leucoraja compagnoi
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kuckucksroche?
The scientific name of Kuckucksroche is Leucoraja naevus. It belongs to the genus Leucoraja.
Where does Kuckucksroche live?
Kuckucksroche is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Kuckucksroche belong to?
Kuckucksroche (Leucoraja naevus) belongs to the genus Leucoraja, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
What kingdom does Kuckucksroche belong to?
Kuckucksroche (Leucoraja naevus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Kuckucksroche?
The closest relatives of Kuckucksroche in the genus Leucoraja include Chagrinroche, Malteser Rochen, Sandroche, Freckled skate, Big Skate.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Leucoraja — 13 Species

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Chagrinroche
Leucoraja fullonica
DD
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Kuckucksroche
Leucoraja naevus
NE
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Malteser Rochen
Leucoraja melitensis
CR 🐾
Sandroche
Leucoraja circularis
NE 🐾
Freckled skate
Leucoraja lentiginosa
LC 🐾
Big Skate
Leucoraja ocellata
EN 🐾
Yucatan skate
Leucoraja yucatanensis
LC 🐾
Tigertail skate
Leucoraja compagnoi
DD 🐾
Sawback skate
Leucoraja pristispina
LC 🐾
Little common skate
Leucoraja erinacea
LC 🐾
Freckled Skate
Leucoraja garmani
LC 🐾
Whitedappled skate
Leucoraja leucosticta
NT 🐾
Blancmange skate
Leucoraja wallacei
VU
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