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Challenger skate

Rajella challengeri

Least Concern
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The Challenger skate (Rajella challengeri) is a species in the genus Rajella. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Rajella

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Annandale's skate
Rajella annandalei
Least Concern
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Bigelow's ray
Rajella bigelowi
Least Concern
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Bigthorn skate
Rajella barnardi
Least Concern
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Blackish skate
Rajella nigerrima
Least Concern
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Brazilian skate
Rajella sadowskii
Least Concern
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Deep-water ray
Rajella bathyphila
Least Concern
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Galápagos Skate
Rajella eisenhardti
Least Concern
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Ghost skate
Rajella dissimilis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Rajella — 17 Species

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