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Giant skate

Dipturus gigas

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (อันดับปลาโรนัน)
Family
Rajidae
Genus
Dipturus
Species
Dipturus gigas (Giant skate)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Zôkasube

Similar Species in Dipturus

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Blacktip skate
Dipturus melanospilus
Data Deficient
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Blue grey skate
Dipturus batis
Critically Endangered
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China Skate
Dipturus wuhanlingi
Data Deficient
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Javalin skate
Dipturus doutrei
Least Concern
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Argentine skate
Dipturus argentinensis
Data Deficient
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Warrah Skate
Dipturus lamillai
Least Concern
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Pale tropical skate
Dipturus apricus
Least Concern
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Acutenose skate
Dipturus tengu
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant skate?
The scientific name of Giant skate is Dipturus gigas. It belongs to the genus Dipturus.
What is the conservation status of Giant skate?
Giant skate (Dipturus gigas) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Giant skate live?
Giant skate is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Giant skate belong to?
Giant skate (Dipturus gigas) belongs to the genus Dipturus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
What kingdom does Giant skate belong to?
Giant skate (Dipturus gigas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Giant skate?
The closest relatives of Giant skate in the genus Dipturus include Acutenose skate, Blacktip skate, Blue grey skate, China Skate, Javalin skate.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Dipturus — 20 Species

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Acutenose skate
Dipturus tengu
NT 🐾
Blacktip skate
Dipturus melanospilus
DD 🐾
Blue grey skate
Dipturus batis
CR 🐾
China Skate
Dipturus wuhanlingi
DD 🐾
Javalin skate
Dipturus doutrei
LC 🐾
Argentine skate
Dipturus argentinensis
DD 🐾
Warrah Skate
Dipturus lamillai
LC 🐾
Pale tropical skate
Dipturus apricus
LC 🐾
Bight skate
Dipturus gudgeri
NT
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Giant skate
Dipturus gigas
NT
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Travancore skate
Dipturus johannisdavisi
DD 🐾
New Zealand smooth skate
Dipturus innominatus
LC 🐾
Kwangtung skate
Dipturus kwangtungensis
DD 🐾
Madagascar skate
Dipturus crosnieri
VU 🐾
Long nosed skate
Dipturus oxyrinchus
NE 🐾
Ecuador skate
Dipturus ecuadoriensis
DD 🐾
Queensland deepwater skate
Dipturus queenslandicus
DD 🐾
Hooktail skate
Dipturus oregoni
LC 🐾
Norwegian skate
Dipturus nidarosiensis
DD 🐾
Spreadfin skate
Dipturus olseni
LC
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