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West African skate

Bathyraja hesperafricana

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family
Arhynchobatidae
Genus
Bathyraja
Species
Bathyraja hesperafricana (West African skate)

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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 West African skate?
The scientific name of West African skate is Bathyraja hesperafricana. It belongs to the genus Bathyraja.
What is the conservation status of West African skate?
West African skate (Bathyraja hesperafricana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does West African skate belong to?
West African skate (Bathyraja hesperafricana) belongs to the genus Bathyraja, which is part of the taxonomic family Arhynchobatidae.
Is West African skate endangered?
No, West African skate (Bathyraja hesperafricana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does West African skate belong to?
West African skate (Bathyraja hesperafricana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of West African skate?
The closest relatives of West African skate in the genus Bathyraja include Aguja skate, Alaska skate, Austral ray, Black skate, Challenger skate.

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 🐾
Spinetail ray
Bathyraja spinicauda
NT 🐾
Abyssal Skate
Bathyraja ishiharai
DD
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