Thorny skate (Amblyraja radiata)
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Facts – Thorny skate
| Also known as: | Starry ray |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | Raja radiata |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Chondrichthyes |
| Order | Rajiformes |
| Family | Rajidae |
| Genus | Amblyraja (1) |
Status – Thorny skate
The thorny skate is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List (1).
Description – Thorny skate
Information on the thorny skate is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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References
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IUCN Red List (February, 2012)
http://www.iucnredlist.org
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