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Thorny skate

Amblyraja taaf

Data Deficient

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (อันดับปลาโรนัน)
Family
Rajidae
Genus
Amblyraja
Species
Amblyraja taaf (Thorny skate)

Names in Other Languages

French Raie épineuse

Similar Species in Amblyraja

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Amblyraja georgiana
Amblyraja georgiana
Data Deficient
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Arctic skate
Amblyraja hyperborea
Least Concern
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Bigmouth skate
Amblyraja robertsi
Least Concern
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Jensen's skate
Amblyraja jenseni
Least Concern
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Maiden ray
Amblyraja radiata
Endangered
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Ray
Amblyraja doellojuradoi
Least Concern
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Ray
Amblyraja frerichsi
Vulnerable
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Reversed skate
Amblyraja reversa
Data Deficient
View all species in Amblyraja →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thorny skate?
The scientific name of Thorny skate is Amblyraja taaf. It belongs to the genus Amblyraja.
What is the conservation status of Thorny skate?
Thorny skate (Amblyraja taaf) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Thorny skate belong to?
Thorny skate (Amblyraja taaf) belongs to the genus Amblyraja, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
What kingdom does Thorny skate belong to?
Thorny skate (Amblyraja taaf) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Thorny skate?
The closest relatives of Thorny skate in the genus Amblyraja include Amblyraja georgiana, Arctic skate, Bigmouth skate, Jensen's skate, Maiden ray.

Genus Amblyraja — 10 Species

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Amblyraja georgiana
Amblyraja georgiana
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Arctic skate
Amblyraja hyperborea
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Bigmouth skate
Amblyraja robertsi
LC 🐾
Jensen's skate
Amblyraja jenseni
LC
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Thorny skate
Amblyraja taaf
DD
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Maiden ray
Amblyraja radiata
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Ray
Amblyraja doellojuradoi
LC 🐾
Ray
Amblyraja frerichsi
VU 🐾
Reversed skate
Amblyraja reversa
DD 🐾
Broad skate
Amblyraja badia
LC
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