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Spotted Skate

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description Spotted Skate Overview

A skate identifiable by a distinctive spotted dorsal pattern, inhabiting continental shelf waters where it preys primarily on benthic invertebrates.

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What is a Spotted Skate?

Spotted Skate is a ray identified by a distinctive spotted pattern on its dorsal surface. It lives in continental-shelf waters.

Where does Spotted Skate live?

It inhabits waters over the continental shelf. This is the relatively shallow marine zone bordering a continent, rather than the deep open ocean.

What does Spotted Skate eat?

Its main prey consists of benthic invertebrates, which are animals living on or near the seafloor. The skate forages in shelf habitats where that prey is available.

How can Spotted Skate be recognized?

Its most obvious identifying feature is the spotted pattern on its back, or dorsal surface. It is a bottom-associated ray that feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates.

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