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Sawback skate

Leucoraja pristispina

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family
Rajidae
Genus
Leucoraja
Species
Leucoraja pristispina (Sawback skate)

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Chagrinroche
Leucoraja fullonica
Data Deficient
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Kuckucksroche
Leucoraja naevus
Not Evaluated
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Malteser Rochen
Leucoraja melitensis
Critically Endangered
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Sandroche
Leucoraja circularis
Not Evaluated
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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 Sawback skate?
The scientific name of Sawback skate is Leucoraja pristispina. It belongs to the genus Leucoraja.
What is the conservation status of Sawback skate?
Sawback skate (Leucoraja pristispina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Sawback skate belong to?
Sawback skate (Leucoraja pristispina) belongs to the genus Leucoraja, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
Is Sawback skate endangered?
No, Sawback skate (Leucoraja pristispina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sawback skate belong to?
Sawback skate (Leucoraja pristispina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Sawback skate?
The closest relatives of Sawback skate in the genus Leucoraja include Chagrinroche, Kuckucksroche, Malteser Rochen, Sandroche, Freckled skate.

Genus Leucoraja — 13 Species

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Chagrinroche
Leucoraja fullonica
DD 🐾
Kuckucksroche
Leucoraja naevus
NE 🐾
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
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Sawback skate
Leucoraja pristispina
LC
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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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