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Zôkasube (Giant skate)

Dipturus gigas

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索動物)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (ガンギエイ目)
Family
Rajidae
Genus
Dipturus
Species
Dipturus gigas (Zôkasube)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Zôkasube

Similar Species in Dipturus

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Gangi-ei
Dipturus kwangtungensis
Data Deficient
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Hosoo-kasube
Dipturus bullisi
Least Concern
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Karasu-kasube
Dipturus teevani
Least Concern
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Kitsunekasube
Dipturus macrocauda
Near Threatened
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Tengu-kasube
Dipturus tengu
Near Threatened
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Wu-kasube
Dipturus wuhanlingi
Data Deficient
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Warrah Skate
Dipturus lamillai
Least Concern
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Argentine skate
Dipturus argentinensis
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zôkasube?
The scientific name of Zôkasube is Dipturus gigas. It belongs to the genus Dipturus.
What is the conservation status of Zôkasube?
Zôkasube (Dipturus gigas) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Zôkasube live?
Zôkasube is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Zôkasube belong to?
Zôkasube (Dipturus gigas) belongs to the genus Dipturus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
What kingdom does Zôkasube belong to?
Zôkasube (Dipturus gigas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Zôkasube?
The closest relatives of Zôkasube in the genus Dipturus include Gangi-ei, Hosoo-kasube, Karasu-kasube, Kitsunekasube, Tengu-kasube.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Dipturus — 20 Species

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Gangi-ei
Dipturus kwangtungensis
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Hosoo-kasube
Dipturus bullisi
LC 🐾
Karasu-kasube
Dipturus teevani
LC 🐾
Kitsunekasube
Dipturus macrocauda
NT 🐾
Tengu-kasube
Dipturus tengu
NT 🐾
Wu-kasube
Dipturus wuhanlingi
DD
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Zôkasube
Dipturus gigas
NT
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Pale tropical skate
Dipturus apricus
LC 🐾
Bight skate
Dipturus gudgeri
NT 🐾
Travancore skate
Dipturus johannisdavisi
DD 🐾
New Zealand smooth skate
Dipturus innominatus
LC 🐾
Javalin skate
Dipturus doutrei
LC 🐾
Madagascar skate
Dipturus crosnieri
VU 🐾
Long nosed skate
Dipturus oxyrinchus
NE 🐾
Ecuador skate
Dipturus ecuadoriensis
DD 🐾
Queensland deepwater skate
Dipturus queenslandicus
DD 🐾
Hooktail skate
Dipturus oregoni
LC 🐾
Norwegian skate
Dipturus nidarosiensis
DD 🐾
Spreadfin skate
Dipturus olseni
LC 🐾
Ray
Dipturus trachyderma
EN
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