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Spinetail ray

Bathyraja spinicauda

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (อันดับปลาโรนัน)
Family
Arhynchobatidae
Genus
Bathyraja
Species
Bathyraja spinicauda (Spinetail ray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya ferreiro
French Raie à queue épineuse
German Dornschwanz-Tiefenrochen
Portuguese Raia-da-Gronelândia

Similar Species in Bathyraja

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Aguja skate
Bathyraja aguja
Least Concern
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Alaska skate
Bathyraja parmifera
Least Concern
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Austral ray
Bathyraja griseocauda
Endangered
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Black skate
Bathyraja trachura
Least Concern
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Challenger skate
Bathyraja isotrachys
Least Concern
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Cinnamon skate
Bathyraja fedorovi
Least Concern
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Commander skate
Bathyraja lindbergi
Least Concern
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Abyssal Skate
Bathyraja ishiharai
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spinetail ray?
The scientific name of Spinetail ray is Bathyraja spinicauda. It belongs to the genus Bathyraja.
What is the conservation status of Spinetail ray?
Spinetail ray (Bathyraja spinicauda) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Spinetail ray live?
Spinetail ray is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Spinetail ray belong to?
Spinetail ray (Bathyraja spinicauda) belongs to the genus Bathyraja, which is part of the taxonomic family Arhynchobatidae.
What kingdom does Spinetail ray belong to?
Spinetail ray (Bathyraja spinicauda) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Spinetail ray?
The closest relatives of Spinetail ray 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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Aguja skate
Bathyraja aguja
LC 🐾
Alaska skate
Bathyraja parmifera
LC 🐾
Austral ray
Bathyraja griseocauda
EN 🐾
Black skate
Bathyraja trachura
LC 🐾
Challenger skate
Bathyraja isotrachys
LC 🐾
Cinnamon skate
Bathyraja fedorovi
LC 🐾
Commander skate
Bathyraja lindbergi
LC 🐾
Cristina's Skate
Bathyraja tunae
LC 🐾
Little-eyed skate
Bathyraja andriashevi
LC 🐾
Aleutian skate
Bathyraja aleutica
LC 🐾
Bering skate
Bathyraja interrupta
LC 🐾
Ray
Bathyraja schroederi
LC 🐾
Pale ray
Bathyraja pallida
LC 🐾
Magellan common ray
Bathyraja magellanica
LC 🐾
Leopard skate
Bathyraja panthera
LC 🐾
Smallthorn skate
Bathyraja minispinosa
LC 🐾
Golden skate
Bathyraja smirnovi
NT 🐾
Slimtail skate
Bathyraja longicauda
LC
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Spinetail ray
Bathyraja spinicauda
NT
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Abyssal Skate
Bathyraja ishiharai
DD
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