The Commander skate (Bathyraja lindbergi) is a saltwater fish of the family Arhynchobatidae that grows up to 61 cm.
Description
The Commander skate is a deepsea skate (Arhynchobatidae) of the continental slope in the deep northwest Pacific. The species grows to about 60 cm and has a flat, diamond-shaped disc with a soft snout and a prickly back and tail. As a bottom-dweller of the cold deep water it lies on sand and mud and searches for crustaceans, molluscs and bottom fish. It reproduces with egg cases ('mermaid's purses'). The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Commander skate?
The Commander skate has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Commander skate live?
The Commander skate lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Commander skate get?
The Commander skate grows to a maximum of about 61 cm.
Is the Commander skate dangerous to humans?
No, the Commander skate is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Bathyraja
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