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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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (อันดับปลาโรนัน)
Family
Rajidae
Genus
Rajella
Species
Rajella challengeri (Challenger skate)

Similar Species in Rajella

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Annandale's skate
Rajella annandalei
Least Concern
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Blackish skate
Rajella nigerrima
Least Concern
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Bigelow's ray
Rajella bigelowi
Least Concern
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Galápagos Skate
Rajella eisenhardti
Least Concern
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Bigthorn skate
Rajella barnardi
Least Concern
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Ghost skate
Rajella dissimilis
Least Concern
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Skate
Rajella ravidula
Least Concern
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Leopard skate
Rajella leoparda
Least Concern
View all species in Rajella →

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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 (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Challenger skate?
The closest relatives of Challenger skate in the genus Rajella include Annandale's skate, Blackish skate, Bigelow's ray, Galápagos Skate, Bigthorn skate.

Genus Rajella — 17 Species

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