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McCain's skate

Bathyraja maccaini

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Chile.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (สัตว์)

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Rajiformes (อันดับปลาโรนัน)

Arhynchobatidae

Species

Bathyraja maccaini (McCain's skate)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya de McCain

French Raie de McCain

Russian Скат Маккейна

Similar Species in Bathyraja

Bathyraja aguja

Bathyraja parmifera

Bathyraja griseocauda

Bathyraja trachura

Challenger skate

Bathyraja isotrachys

Bathyraja fedorovi

Commander skate

Bathyraja lindbergi

Bathyraja ishiharai

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สัตว์

สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง

อันดับปลาโรนัน

Arhynchobatidae

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vs Aguja skate vs Alaska skate vs Austral ray vs Black skate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of McCain's skate?

The scientific name of McCain's skate is Bathyraja maccaini. It belongs to the genus Bathyraja.

What is the conservation status of McCain's skate?

McCain's skate (Bathyraja maccaini) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does McCain's skate live?

McCain's skate is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.

What family does McCain's skate belong to?

McCain's skate (Bathyraja maccaini) belongs to the genus Bathyraja, which is part of the taxonomic family Arhynchobatidae.

Is McCain's skate endangered?

No, McCain's skate (Bathyraja maccaini) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does McCain's skate belong to?

McCain's skate (Bathyraja maccaini) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of McCain's skate?

The closest relatives of McCain's skate in the genus Bathyraja include Aguja skate, Alaska skate, Austral ray, Black skate, Challenger skate.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Bathyraja — 20 Species

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Bathyraja aguja

Bathyraja parmifera

Bathyraja griseocauda

Bathyraja trachura

Challenger skate

Bathyraja isotrachys

Bathyraja fedorovi

Commander skate

Bathyraja lindbergi

Cristina's Skate

Bathyraja tunae

Little-eyed skate

Bathyraja andriashevi

Bathyraja aleutica

Bathyraja interrupta

Bathyraja schroederi

Bathyraja pallida

Magellan common ray

Bathyraja magellanica

Bathyraja panthera

Smallthorn skate

Bathyraja minispinosa

Bathyraja smirnovi

Bathyraja longicauda

Bathyraja spinicauda

Bathyraja ishiharai

Data verified มีนาคม 2026

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