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Big Skate

Leucoraja ocellata

Endangered

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The Big Skate (Leucoraja ocellata) is a species in the genus Leucoraja. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (อันดับปลาโรนัน)
Family
Rajidae
Genus
Leucoraja
Species
Leucoraja ocellata (Big Skate)

Names in Other Languages

French Raie tachetée
Portuguese Raia-inverneira

Similar Species in Leucoraja

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Maltese brown ray
Leucoraja melitensis
Critically Endangered
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Freckled Skate
Leucoraja garmani
Least Concern
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Whitedappled skate
Leucoraja leucosticta
Near Threatened
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Blancmange skate
Leucoraja wallacei
Vulnerable
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Freckled skate
Leucoraja lentiginosa
Least Concern
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Little common skate
Leucoraja erinacea
Least Concern
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Yucatan skate
Leucoraja yucatanensis
Least Concern
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Tigertail skate
Leucoraja compagnoi
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Big Skate?
The scientific name of Big Skate is Leucoraja ocellata. It belongs to the genus Leucoraja.
What is the conservation status of Big Skate?
Big Skate (Leucoraja ocellata) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Big Skate belong to?
Big Skate (Leucoraja ocellata) belongs to the genus Leucoraja, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
Is Big Skate endangered?
Yes, Big Skate (Leucoraja ocellata) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Big Skate belong to?
Big Skate (Leucoraja ocellata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Big Skate?
The closest relatives of Big Skate in the genus Leucoraja include Maltese brown ray, Freckled Skate, Whitedappled skate, Blancmange skate, Freckled skate.

Genus Leucoraja — 13 Species

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Big Skate
Leucoraja ocellata
EN
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Maltese brown ray
Leucoraja melitensis
CR 🐾
Freckled Skate
Leucoraja garmani
LC 🐾
Whitedappled skate
Leucoraja leucosticta
NT 🐾
Blancmange skate
Leucoraja wallacei
VU 🐾
Freckled skate
Leucoraja lentiginosa
LC 🐾
Little common skate
Leucoraja erinacea
LC 🐾
Yucatan skate
Leucoraja yucatanensis
LC 🐾
Tigertail skate
Leucoraja compagnoi
DD 🐾
Sawback skate
Leucoraja pristispina
LC 🐾
Butterfly skate
Leucoraja naevus
NE 🐾
Cuckoo ray
Leucoraja circularis
NE 🐾
Dun cow
Leucoraja fullonica
DD
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