Starry Skate (Caliraja stellulata)

FishverifiedLeast Concern

Caliraja stellulata

(Jordan & Gilbert, 1880)

Starry Skate

Also known as: California Skates

Verified againstWoRMS

About

Habitat

Demersal

Depth

18–982 m

Max size

76 cm

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Rajiformes

Family

Rajidae

Other species in Rajidae

Denticulate Skate (Dentiraja lemprieri)

Dentiraja lemprieri

Denticulate Skate

California Ray (Caliraja inornata)

Caliraja inornata

California Ray

Starry Ray (Amblyraja radiata)

Amblyraja radiata

Starry Ray

Thornback Ray (Raja clavata)

Raja clavata

Thornback Ray

Longnose Skate (Caliraja rhina)

Caliraja rhina

Longnose Skate

Mottled Skate (Beringraja pulchra)

Beringraja pulchra

Mottled Skate

Blonde Ray (Raja brachyura)

Raja brachyura

Blonde Ray

New Zealand Smooth Skate (Dipturus innominatus)

Dipturus innominatus

New Zealand Smooth Skate

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