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Pacific skate

Sympterygia brevicaudata

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (อันดับปลาโรนัน)
Family
Arhynchobatidae
Genus
Sympterygia
Species
Sympterygia brevicaudata (Pacific skate)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chilca skate

Similar Species in Sympterygia

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Ray
Sympterygia bonapartii
Near Threatened
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Bignose fanskate
Sympterygia acuta
Critically Endangered
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Filetail fanskate
Sympterygia lima
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific skate?
The scientific name of Pacific skate is Sympterygia brevicaudata. It belongs to the genus Sympterygia.
What is the conservation status of Pacific skate?
Pacific skate (Sympterygia brevicaudata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pacific skate live?
Pacific skate is found in Found in Chile. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Pacific skate belong to?
Pacific skate (Sympterygia brevicaudata) belongs to the genus Sympterygia, which is part of the taxonomic family Arhynchobatidae.
What kingdom does Pacific skate belong to?
Pacific skate (Sympterygia brevicaudata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Pacific skate?
The closest relatives of Pacific skate in the genus Sympterygia include Ray, Bignose fanskate, Filetail fanskate.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Sympterygia — 4 Species

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Pacific skate
Sympterygia brevicaudata
NT
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Ray
Sympterygia bonapartii
NT 🐾
Bignose fanskate
Sympterygia acuta
CR 🐾
Filetail fanskate
Sympterygia lima
LC
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