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Blue grey skate

Dipturus batis

Critically Endangered

About

The Blue Grey Skate (Dipturus batis) is a species in the genus Dipturus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Rajiformes (Rajiformes)

Species

Dipturus batis (Blue grey skate)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Noriega

French Flotte

German Gemeiner Rochen

Portuguese Arrai

Russian Gladkiy skat

Turkish Kocaburun vatoz

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Blacktip skate

Dipturus melanospilus

Dipturus argentinensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue grey skate?

The scientific name of Blue grey skate is Dipturus batis. It belongs to the genus Dipturus.

What is the conservation status of Blue grey skate?

Blue grey skate (Dipturus batis) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue grey skate live?

Blue grey skate is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Blue grey skate belong to?

Blue grey skate (Dipturus batis) belongs to the genus Dipturus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.

Is Blue grey skate endangered?

Yes, Blue grey skate (Dipturus batis) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Blue grey skate belong to?

Blue grey skate (Dipturus batis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Blue grey skate?

The closest relatives of Blue grey skate in the genus Dipturus include Acutenose skate, Blacktip skate, China Skate, Javalin skate, Argentine skate.