Sharks & rays
Winter Skate
Leucoraja ocellata
Also known as: Big Skate, Eyed Skate, Winter Big Skate
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Big Skate
- Eyed Skate
- Winter Big Skate
ENEndangeredIUCN Red List, 2020
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Overview
Found singly, or in pairs, over sand and gravel bottoms, in both shallow, and deep waters.
Benthic Rays occur in all oceans from shallow waters to coastal shelves.
Their wings are considered a delicacy.
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How to identify
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Atlantic
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LIVES IN
Found singly, or in pairs, over sand and gravel bottoms, in both shallow, and deep waters.
RANGE
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Adult photos 1
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