The Yellownose skate (Dipturus flavirostris) is a saltwater fish of the family Rajidae that grows up to 110 cm.
Description
The yellownose skate is a large skate of the true skate family (Rajidae) from the south-eastern Pacific off Chile and adjacent waters. The species grows to about 1.1 metres and has a flat, rhomboidal pectoral disc with a pointed, yellowish snout. It lives on soft sediment of the continental shelf and slope. As a bottom hunter it feeds on crustaceans, molluscs, worms and small fishes. Reproduction is oviparous: the eggs are in horny capsules with projections. Unlike stingrays a skate lacks a venomous tail spine; it is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yellownose skate?
The Yellownose skate has an irregular in shape body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Yellownose skate live?
The Yellownose skate lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Yellownose skate get?
The Yellownose skate grows to a maximum of about 110 cm.
Is the Yellownose skate dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellownose skate is harmless to humans.
Is the Yellownose skate edible?
The Yellownose skate is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Dipturus
More from the family Rajidae
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