Kingdom Animalia Class Chondrichthyes Family Rajidae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Rajiformes Genus Leucoraja | |
Similar Malacoraja senta, Fenestraja, Leucoraja ocellata, Malacoraja, Barndoor skate | ||
Leucoraja garmani or the Rosette skate is an abundant mid-depth skate.
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Distribution and habitat
The Rosette Skate is typically found at depths between 33 and 530 meters (108 and 1,739 ft). At the extremes on the United States Atlantic Coast specimens have been found as far north as the Nantucket Shoals and as far south as the Dry Tortugas. Beyond, it has been located throughout the Caribbean, the eastern shores of Mexico and Central American, and the northern shores of South America.
Relationship to humans
Based on reported bycatch rates and population observances, there is no evidence to support concern of the Rosette Skate.
References
Rosette skate Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA