The Powell's skate (Okamejei powelli) is a fish of the family Rajidae that grows up to 50 cm.
Description
Powell's skate is a skate (Rajidae) from coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 50 cm and has a flattened, diamond-shaped, brown-grey body with a pointed snout and rows of thorns over the back and tail. Unlike stingrays it has no venomous spine. As a bottom-dweller it searches sand and mud bottoms for crustaceans, molluscs and small fish; it lays eggs in horny capsules. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Powell's skate?
The Powell's skate is mainly brown.
Where does the Powell's skate live?
The Powell's skate is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Powell's skate get?
The Powell's skate grows to a maximum of about 50 cm.
Is the Powell's skate dangerous to humans?
No, the Powell's skate is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Okamejei
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