Fin's Fish Guide
The Blotched sand skate (Psammobatis bergi) is a saltwater fish of the family Arhynchobatidae that grows up to 48 cm.
Description
Berg's sand skate is a small skate from the southwest Atlantic, off the coast of Argentina and Uruguay. The species grows to about 48 cm and has a flat, rhomboid body disc with a blotched pattern and a short tail. As a bottom-dweller it often lies half-buried in sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf and searches for crustaceans, worms and small fish. Like other skates it lays horny egg capsules. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blotched sand skate?
The Blotched sand skate has an irregular in shape body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Blotched diamond-shaped disc; burrowing sandy-bottom ray that lays egg cases
Where does the Blotched sand skate live?
The Blotched sand skate lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Southwest Atlantic
How big does the Blotched sand skate get?
The Blotched sand skate grows to a maximum of about 48 cm.
Is the Blotched sand skate dangerous to humans?
No, the Blotched sand skate is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Blotched sand skate edible?
The Blotched sand skate is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Psammobatis
More from the family Arhynchobatidae
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