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Class: Elasmobranchii
Order: Rajiformes
Family: Rajidae Skates

Genus: Rostroraja

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8 species (see list below)
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Scientific Name English Name Distribution Max. Length (cm) Year
Rostroraja ackleyi Ocellate skate Western Central Atlantic 51 TL 1881
Rostroraja alba White skate Eastern Atlantic and sout 230 TL 1803
Rostroraja bahamensis Bahama skate Western Central Atlantic 1965
Rostroraja cervigoni Finspot ray Western Central Atlantic 50 WD 1964
Rostroraja eglanteria Clearnose skate Western Atlantic 84 TL 1800
Rostroraja equatorialis Equatorial skate Eastern Pacific 50 TL 1890
Rostroraja texana Roundel skate Western Central Atlantic 53 WD 1921
Rostroraja velezi Velez ray Eastern Pacific 83 TL 1973



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