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Dark-belly skate

Bathyraja meridionalis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Bathyraja

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Abyssal Skate
Bathyraja ishiharai
Data Deficient
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African softnose skate
Bathyraja smithii
Least Concern
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Aguja skate
Bathyraja aguja
Least Concern
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Alaska skate
Bathyraja parmifera
Least Concern
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Aleutian dotted skate
Bathyraja taranetzi
Least Concern
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Aleutian skate
Bathyraja aleutica
Least Concern
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Austral ray
Bathyraja griseocauda
Endangered
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Bering skate
Bathyraja interrupta
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dark-belly skate?
The scientific name of Dark-belly skate is Bathyraja meridionalis. It belongs to the genus Bathyraja.
What is the conservation status of Dark-belly skate?
Dark-belly skate (Bathyraja meridionalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dark-belly skate live?
Dark-belly skate is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Dark-belly skate belong to?
Dark-belly skate (Bathyraja meridionalis) belongs to the genus Bathyraja, which is part of the taxonomic family Arhynchobatidae.
Is Dark-belly skate endangered?
No, Dark-belly skate (Bathyraja meridionalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dark-belly skate belong to?
Dark-belly skate (Bathyraja meridionalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Dark-belly skate?
The closest relatives of Dark-belly skate in the genus Bathyraja include Abyssal Skate, African softnose skate, Aguja skate, Alaska skate, Aleutian dotted skate.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Bathyraja — 20 Species

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Abyssal Skate
Bathyraja ishiharai
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African softnose skate
Bathyraja smithii
LC 🐾
Aguja skate
Bathyraja aguja
LC 🐾
Alaska skate
Bathyraja parmifera
LC 🐾
Aleutian dotted skate
Bathyraja taranetzi
LC 🐾
Aleutian skate
Bathyraja aleutica
LC 🐾
Austral ray
Bathyraja griseocauda
EN 🐾
Bering skate
Bathyraja interrupta
LC 🐾
Black skate
Bathyraja trachura
LC 🐾
Blonde ray
Bathyraja brachyurops
NT 🐾
Bottom skate
Bathyraja bergi
LC 🐾
Butterfly skate
Bathyraja papilionifera
LC 🐾
Butterfly skate
Bathyraja mariposa
LC 🐾
Challenger skate
Bathyraja isotrachys
LC 🐾
Cinnamon skate
Bathyraja fedorovi
LC 🐾
Commander skate
Bathyraja lindbergi
LC 🐾
Creamback skate
Bathyraja tzinovskii
LC 🐾
Cristina's Skate
Bathyraja tunae
LC 🐾
Cuphead skate
Bathyraja scaphiops
LC
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Dark-belly skate
Bathyraja meridionalis
LC
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