Prickly Skate [Mucrosquama szechuanensis]
Description
The Prickly Skate, or Mucrosquama szechuanensis, is a species of skate residing in the Pacific Ocean. These marine creatures are known for their rugged, prickly skin which serves as a protective measure against predators. The Prickly Skate is predominantly found in deep-sea environments, typically at depths between 200 and 1000 meters. Their diet is composed of both invertebrates and small fishes. Notable for their slow growth rate and late maturity, these skates are vulnerable to overfishing.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
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| Order |
Chitons
Chitonida
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| Family |
Chitons
Chitonidae
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| Genus |
Mucrosquama
Mucrosquama
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