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Sapphire Skate

Notoraja sapphira

Data Deficient

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family
Arhynchobatidae
Genus
Notoraja
Species
Notoraja sapphira (Sapphire Skate)

Names in Other Languages

French Raie saphir

Similar Species in Notoraja

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Barbedwire-tailed Skate
Notoraja martinezi
Least Concern
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Strange Skate
Notoraja inusitata
Least Concern
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Blue skate
Notoraja azurea
Least Concern
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Longlobe Velvet Skate
Notoraja longiventralis
Least Concern
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Fijian Velvet Skate
Notoraja fijiensis
Least Concern
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Leadhued skate
Notoraja tobitukai
Least Concern
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Velcro Skate
Notoraja alisae
Least Concern
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Broken Ridge Skate
Notoraja lira
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sapphire Skate?
The scientific name of Sapphire Skate is Notoraja sapphira. It belongs to the genus Notoraja.
What is the conservation status of Sapphire Skate?
Sapphire Skate (Notoraja sapphira) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Sapphire Skate belong to?
Sapphire Skate (Notoraja sapphira) belongs to the genus Notoraja, which is part of the taxonomic family Arhynchobatidae.
What kingdom does Sapphire Skate belong to?
Sapphire Skate (Notoraja sapphira) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Sapphire Skate?
The closest relatives of Sapphire Skate in the genus Notoraja include Barbedwire-tailed Skate, Strange Skate, Blue skate, Longlobe Velvet Skate, Fijian Velvet Skate.

Genus Notoraja — 12 Species

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Barbedwire-tailed Skate
Notoraja martinezi
LC 🐾
Strange Skate
Notoraja inusitata
LC 🐾
Blue skate
Notoraja azurea
LC 🐾
Longlobe Velvet Skate
Notoraja longiventralis
LC 🐾
Fijian Velvet Skate
Notoraja fijiensis
LC 🐾
Leadhued skate
Notoraja tobitukai
LC 🐾
Velcro Skate
Notoraja alisae
LC
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Sapphire Skate
Notoraja sapphira
DD
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Broken Ridge Skate
Notoraja lira
DD 🐾
Pale skate
Notoraja ochroderma
DD 🐾
Ghost skate
Notoraja hirticauda
DD 🐾
Blotched skate
Notoraja sticta
LC
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