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Leopard skate

Rajella leoparda

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family
Rajidae
Genus
Rajella
Species
Rajella leoparda (Leopard skate)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya leopardo
French Raie léopard

Similar Species in Rajella

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Arraia
Rajella bigelowi
Least Concern
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Raia-nevoeira
Rajella lintea
Near Threatened
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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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Deep-water ray
Rajella bathyphila
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Rajella — 17 Species

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Arraia
Rajella bigelowi
LC 🐾
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
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Leopard skate
Rajella leoparda
LC
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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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