Breviraja spinosa

Breviraja spinosa, Spinose Skate. Source: FAO 2002.
Breviraja spinosa, Spinose Skate.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
RajidaeBreviraja spinosaBigelow and Schroeder1950Spinose Skate

All Breviraja Species: Tip of snout flexible; rostral cartilage distally very slender. Anterior pectoral-fin rays extending nearly to tip of snout. Anterior lobe of pelvic fin 65-80% of posterior lobe. Tail width at base slightly greater than orbit diameter.

Breviraja spinosa

Unique Characteristics: Ventral surface sooty grey to black over central part of disc or over entire disc except for pale areas around mouth, gill slits, and cloaca

Similar Species:

Breviraja claramaculata, Brightspot Skate

Breviraja claramaculata, Lightspotted Shortskate. Source: FAO 2002.
Breviraja claramaculata, Brightspot Skate.
Source: FAO 2002.

Brightspot Skate, Breviraja claramaculata. Ventral surface light tan to yellowish white over central part of disc.