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Dusky-purple skate

Bathyraja matsubarai

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family
Arhynchobatidae
Genus
Bathyraja
Species
Bathyraja matsubarai (Dusky-purple skate)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Matsubara-ei
Russian Скат Мацубары

Similar Species in Bathyraja

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Raia-da-Gronelândia
Bathyraja spinicauda
Near Threatened
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Alaska skate
Bathyraja parmifera
Least Concern
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Commander skate
Bathyraja lindbergi
Least Concern
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Black skate
Bathyraja trachura
Least Concern
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Challenger skate
Bathyraja isotrachys
Least Concern
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Cinnamon skate
Bathyraja fedorovi
Least Concern
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Austral ray
Bathyraja griseocauda
Endangered
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Aguja skate
Bathyraja aguja
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dusky-purple skate?
The scientific name of Dusky-purple skate is Bathyraja matsubarai. It belongs to the genus Bathyraja.
What is the conservation status of Dusky-purple skate?
Dusky-purple skate (Bathyraja matsubarai) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dusky-purple skate live?
Dusky-purple skate is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Dusky-purple skate belong to?
Dusky-purple skate (Bathyraja matsubarai) belongs to the genus Bathyraja, which is part of the taxonomic family Arhynchobatidae.
Is Dusky-purple skate endangered?
No, Dusky-purple skate (Bathyraja matsubarai) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dusky-purple skate belong to?
Dusky-purple skate (Bathyraja matsubarai) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Dusky-purple skate?
The closest relatives of Dusky-purple skate in the genus Bathyraja include Raia-da-Gronelândia, Alaska skate, Leopard skate, Black skate, Challenger skate.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Bathyraja — 20 Species

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Raia-da-Gronelândia
Bathyraja spinicauda
NT 🐾
Alaska skate
Bathyraja parmifera
LC 🐾
Leopard skate
Bathyraja panthera
LC 🐾
Black skate
Bathyraja trachura
LC 🐾
Challenger skate
Bathyraja isotrachys
LC 🐾
Cinnamon skate
Bathyraja fedorovi
LC 🐾
Commander skate
Bathyraja lindbergi
LC 🐾
Cristina's Skate
Bathyraja tunae
LC 🐾
Little-eyed skate
Bathyraja andriashevi
LC 🐾
Aleutian skate
Bathyraja aleutica
LC 🐾
Bering skate
Bathyraja interrupta
LC 🐾
Ray
Bathyraja schroederi
LC 🐾
Pale ray
Bathyraja pallida
LC 🐾
Magellan common ray
Bathyraja magellanica
LC 🐾
Austral ray
Bathyraja griseocauda
EN 🐾
Smallthorn skate
Bathyraja minispinosa
LC 🐾
Golden skate
Bathyraja smirnovi
NT 🐾
Slimtail skate
Bathyraja longicauda
LC 🐾
Aguja skate
Bathyraja aguja
LC 🐾
Abyssal Skate
Bathyraja ishiharai
DD
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