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Atlantic starry skate

Raja asterias

Near Threatened

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The Atlantic starry skate (Raja asterias) is a species in the genus Raja. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (อันดับปลาโรนัน)
Family
Rajidae
Genus
Raja
Species
Raja asterias (Atlantic starry skate)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raia estrellada
French Raie étoilée
German Mittelmeer-Sternrochen
Portuguese Raia-pintada
Arabic Baqaret Nimr
Turkish Vatoz

Similar Species in Raja

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Biscuit skate
Raja straeleni
Near Threatened
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blonde ray
Raja brachyura
Not Evaluated
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Pita skate
Raja pita
Data Deficient
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Speckled ray
Raja polystigma
Least Concern
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Brown ray
Raja miraletus
Least Concern
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Madeira ray
Raja maderensis
Vulnerable
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painted ray
Raja microocellata
Near Threatened
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roker
Raja clavata
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlantic starry skate?
The scientific name of Atlantic starry skate is Raja asterias. It belongs to the genus Raja.
What is the conservation status of Atlantic starry skate?
Atlantic starry skate (Raja asterias) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Atlantic starry skate belong to?
Atlantic starry skate (Raja asterias) belongs to the genus Raja, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
What kingdom does Atlantic starry skate belong to?
Atlantic starry skate (Raja asterias) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Atlantic starry skate?
The closest relatives of Atlantic starry skate in the genus Raja include Biscuit skate, blonde ray, Pita skate, Speckled ray, Brown ray.

Genus Raja — 14 Species

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Atlantic starry skate
Raja asterias
NT
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Biscuit skate
Raja straeleni
NT 🐾
blonde ray
Raja brachyura
NE 🐾
Pita skate
Raja pita
DD 🐾
Speckled ray
Raja polystigma
LC 🐾
Brown ray
Raja miraletus
LC 🐾
Madeira ray
Raja maderensis
VU 🐾
painted ray
Raja microocellata
NT 🐾
roker
Raja clavata
NT 🐾
Cape Verde skate
Raja herwigi
DD 🐾
Rough ray
Raja radula
EN 🐾
spotted ray
Raja montagui
NE 🐾
Finspot ray
Raja cervigoni
DD 🐾
undulate ray
Raja undulata
EN
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