Ghost skate

Rajella dissimilis

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Other
Large

The ghost skate (Rajella dissimilis) is a species of fish in the family Rajidae. It is found in Namibia and South Africa. Its natural habitat is open seas.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Skates
Family: Rajidae
Genus: Rajella
Maximum length: 82.3 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: other
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic: off southern Rio de Oro in Western Sahara, Namibia, and South Africa. Probably occurs throughout the area along the deeper West African slope.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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