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Spreadfin skate

Dipturus olseni

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family
Rajidae
Genus
Dipturus
Species
Dipturus olseni (Spreadfin skate)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya colona

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Acutenose skate
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Argentine skate
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Data Deficient
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Barn-door skate
Dipturus laevis
Least Concern
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Bight skate
Dipturus gudgeri
Near Threatened
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Bigtail skate
Dipturus macrocauda
Near Threatened
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Blackspot skate
Dipturus campbelli
Near Threatened
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Blackspot skate
Dipturus pullopunctatus
Least Concern
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Blacktip skate
Dipturus melanospilus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spreadfin skate?
The scientific name of Spreadfin skate is Dipturus olseni. It belongs to the genus Dipturus.
What is the conservation status of Spreadfin skate?
Spreadfin skate (Dipturus olseni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Spreadfin skate belong to?
Spreadfin skate (Dipturus olseni) belongs to the genus Dipturus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
Is Spreadfin skate endangered?
No, Spreadfin skate (Dipturus olseni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Spreadfin skate belong to?
Spreadfin skate (Dipturus olseni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Spreadfin skate?
The closest relatives of Spreadfin skate in the genus Dipturus include Acutenose skate, Argentine skate, Barn-door skate, Bight skate, Bigtail skate.

Genus Dipturus — 20 Species

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Acutenose skate
Dipturus tengu
NT 🐾
Argentine skate
Dipturus argentinensis
DD 🐾
Barn-door skate
Dipturus laevis
LC 🐾
Bight skate
Dipturus gudgeri
NT 🐾
Bigtail skate
Dipturus macrocauda
NT 🐾
Blackspot skate
Dipturus pullopunctatus
LC 🐾
Blackspot skate
Dipturus campbelli
NT 🐾
Blacktip skate
Dipturus melanospilus
DD 🐾
Blue grey skate
Dipturus batis
CR 🐾
Bullis skate
Dipturus bullisi
LC 🐾
Caribbean skate
Dipturus teevani
LC 🐾
China Skate
Dipturus wuhanlingi
DD 🐾
Deepwater skate
Dipturus acrobelus
LC 🐾
Ecuador skate
Dipturus ecuadoriensis
DD 🐾
Giant skate
Dipturus gigas
NT 🐾
Grey skate
Dipturus canutus
EN 🐾
Hooktail skate
Dipturus oregoni
LC 🐾
Javalin skate
Dipturus doutrei
LC 🐾
Kwangtung skate
Dipturus kwangtungensis
DD 🐾
Long nosed skate
Dipturus oxyrinchus
NE
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