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Weissroche

Rajella lintea

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family
Rajidae
Genus
Rajella
Species
Rajella lintea (Weissroche)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya vela
French Raie blanche
German Weissroche
Portuguese Raia-nevoeira
Arabic شِفنين بحري حِجاب

Similar Species in Rajella

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Bigelows Rochen
Rajella bigelowi
Least Concern
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Fyllarochen
Rajella fyllae
Not Evaluated
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Geister-Tiefwasserrochen
Rajella dissimilis
Least Concern
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Kukujevs Rochen
Rajella kukujevi
Least Concern
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Tiefwasseerrochen
Rajella bathyphila
Least Concern
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Skate
Rajella ravidula
Least Concern
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Leopard skate
Rajella leoparda
Least Concern
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Purplebelly skate
Rajella purpuriventralis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Weissroche?
The scientific name of Weissroche is Rajella lintea. It belongs to the genus Rajella.
What is the conservation status of Weissroche?
Weissroche (Rajella lintea) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Weissroche live?
Weissroche is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Weissroche belong to?
Weissroche (Rajella lintea) belongs to the genus Rajella, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
What kingdom does Weissroche belong to?
Weissroche (Rajella lintea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Weissroche?
The closest relatives of Weissroche in the genus Rajella include Bigelows Rochen, Fyllarochen, Geister-Tiefwasserrochen, Kukujevs Rochen, Tiefwasseerrochen.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Rajella — 17 Species

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Bigelows Rochen
Rajella bigelowi
LC 🐾
Fyllarochen
Rajella fyllae
NE 🐾
Geister-Tiefwasserrochen
Rajella dissimilis
LC 🐾
Kukujevs Rochen
Rajella kukujevi
LC 🐾
Tiefwasseerrochen
Rajella bathyphila
LC
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Weissroche
Rajella lintea
NT
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Leopard skate
Rajella leoparda
LC 🐾
Purplebelly skate
Rajella purpuriventralis
LC 🐾
Munchkin skate
Rajella caudaspinosa
LC 🐾
Brazilian skate
Rajella sadowskii
LC 🐾
Annandale's skate
Rajella annandalei
LC 🐾
Sooty skate
Rajella fuliginea
LC 🐾
Blackish skate
Rajella nigerrima
LC 🐾
Challenger skate
Rajella challengeri
LC 🐾
Galápagos Skate
Rajella eisenhardti
LC 🐾
Bigthorn skate
Rajella barnardi
LC 🐾
Skate
Rajella ravidula
LC
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