Fin's Fish Guide
The Yellowspotted skate (Leucoraja wallacei) is a brackish-water fish of the family Rajidae that grows up to 100 cm.
Description
The Yellowspotted skate is a skate (Rajidae) of sand and mud bottoms of the eastern Atlantic off southern Africa. The species grows to about 50 cm and has a flat, diamond-shaped disc with a pointed snout and a prickly back and tail. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried 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 Yellowspotted skate?
The Yellowspotted skate has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Yellowspotted skate live?
The Yellowspotted skate lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Africa: Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa
How big does the Yellowspotted skate get?
The Yellowspotted skate grows to a maximum of about 100 cm.
Is the Yellowspotted skate dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellowspotted 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 Yellowspotted skate edible?
Yes, the Yellowspotted skate is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Leucoraja
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