FishincSpecies catalog
Common skate
Dipturus batis
Common skate (Dipturus batis) belongs to the family Rajidae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Dipturus batis |
|---|---|
| Family | Rajidae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Rays |
| Other names | Flapper skate, Blue Skate, Grey Skate |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Northern Europe saltwater |
Identifying features
- Large skate seen from above
- Rhombic disc with a long pointed snout and concave front edges
- Tail with a row of thorns
- Smooth grey-brown to olive-brown back with pale spots and dark blotches
Common skate in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Glattrochen, Pocheteau Gris |
| French | Flotte, Pocheteau Gris, Pochette |
| Spanish | Noriega, Raya noruega |
| Dutch | Vleet, Flapperrog |
| Polish | Płaszczka naga, Płaszczka gładka, Raja gładka |
| Swedish | Slätrocka, Pocheteau Gris |
| Danish | Skade |
| Norwegian | Gulringskate |
| Finnish | Silorausku |
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