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Arraia

Rajella bigelowi

Least Concern

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The Bigelow's ray (Rajella bigelowi) is a species in the genus Rajella. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family
Rajidae
Genus
Rajella
Species
Rajella bigelowi (Arraia)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya de Bigelow
French Raie de Bigelow
German Bigelows Rochen
Portuguese Arraia
Arabic شِفنين بحري دوريّة

Similar Species in Rajella

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Raia-nevoeira
Rajella lintea
Near Threatened
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Blackish skate
Rajella nigerrima
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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Leopard skate
Rajella leoparda
Least Concern
View all species in Rajella →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arraia?
The scientific name of Arraia is Rajella bigelowi. It belongs to the genus Rajella.
What is the conservation status of Arraia?
Arraia (Rajella bigelowi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Arraia live?
Arraia is found in Found in Portugal.. Countries include Portugal.
What family does Arraia belong to?
Arraia (Rajella bigelowi) belongs to the genus Rajella, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
Is Arraia endangered?
No, Arraia (Rajella bigelowi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Arraia belong to?
Arraia (Rajella bigelowi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Arraia?
The closest relatives of Arraia in the genus Rajella include Raia-nevoeira, Challenger skate, Galápagos Skate, Bigthorn skate, Ghost skate.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Rajella — 17 Species

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Arraia
Rajella bigelowi
LC
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Raia-nevoeira
Rajella lintea
NT 🐾
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 🐾
Purplebelly skate
Rajella purpuriventralis
LC 🐾
Munchkin skate
Rajella caudaspinosa
LC 🐾
Brazilian skate
Rajella sadowskii
LC 🐾
Annandale's skate
Rajella annandalei
LC 🐾
Sooty skate
Rajella fuliginea
LC 🐾
Blackish skate
Rajella nigerrima
LC
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