Shortfin sandskate

Psammobatis normani

A tiny filament tips the soft blunt snout

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
South America
Large
Tropical fish

The shortfin sandskate (Psammobatis normani) is a species of fish in the family Arhynchobatidae. It is found off the shores of Argentina and Chile. Its natural habitat is open seas.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Skates
Family: Arhynchobatidae
Genus: Psammobatis
Maximum length: 58 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Southeast Pacific (Ref. 27540 ) and Southwest Atlantic: Uruguay to Argentina (Ref. 58839 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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