Higher classification Dipturus | Phylum Chordata Family Rajidae Scientific name Dipturus campbelli Rank Species | |
Similar Dipturus, Skate, Batoids, Rajiformes, New Zealand s | ||
The blackspot skate (Dipturus campbelli) is a species of fish in the Rajidae family. It is found on the east coast of Durban and Mozambique in South Africa. Its natural habitat is open seas. It has a triangular snout, tail stout that is moderately smaller than its body, and small thorns on the nape and back. On the upper side of the fish it is medium grey or a brownish color with black spots and the underside has noticeably black spores.
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