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Murasaki-kasube (Purplebelly skate)

Rajella purpuriventralis

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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
Rajella
Species
Rajella purpuriventralis (Murasaki-kasube)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Murasaki-kasube

Similar Species in Rajella

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Annandale's skate
Rajella annandalei
Least Concern
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Blackish skate
Rajella nigerrima
Least Concern
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Bigelow's ray
Rajella bigelowi
Least Concern
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Challenger skate
Rajella challengeri
Least Concern
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Galápagos Skate
Rajella eisenhardti
Least Concern
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Bigthorn skate
Rajella barnardi
Least Concern
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Ghost skate
Rajella dissimilis
Least Concern
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Skate
Rajella ravidula
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Murasaki-kasube?
The scientific name of Murasaki-kasube is Rajella purpuriventralis. It belongs to the genus Rajella.
What is the conservation status of Murasaki-kasube?
Murasaki-kasube (Rajella purpuriventralis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Murasaki-kasube belong to?
Murasaki-kasube (Rajella purpuriventralis) belongs to the genus Rajella, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
Is Murasaki-kasube endangered?
No, Murasaki-kasube (Rajella purpuriventralis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Murasaki-kasube belong to?
Murasaki-kasube (Rajella purpuriventralis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Murasaki-kasube?
The closest relatives of Murasaki-kasube in the genus Rajella include Blackish skate, Bigelow's ray, Challenger skate, Galápagos Skate, Bigthorn skate.

Genus Rajella — 17 Species

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Murasaki-kasube
Rajella purpuriventralis
LC
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Blackish skate
Rajella nigerrima
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Bigelow's ray
Rajella bigelowi
LC 🐾
Challenger skate
Rajella challengeri
LC 🐾
Galápagos Skate
Rajella eisenhardti
LC 🐾
Bigthorn skate
Rajella barnardi
LC 🐾
Ghost skate
Rajella dissimilis
LC 🐾
Skate
Rajella ravidula
LC 🐾
Leopard skate
Rajella leoparda
LC 🐾
Deep-water ray
Rajella bathyphila
LC 🐾
Round Ray
Rajella fyllae
NE 🐾
Mid-Atlantic skate
Rajella kukujevi
LC 🐾
Sailray
Rajella lintea
NT 🐾
Munchkin skate
Rajella caudaspinosa
LC 🐾
Brazilian skate
Rajella sadowskii
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Annandale's skate
Rajella annandalei
LC 🐾
Sooty skate
Rajella fuliginea
LC
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