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Leopard skate

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Leopard skate
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Chondrichthyes
Subclass: Elasmobranchii
Order: Rajiformes
Family: Rajidae
Genus: Rajella
Species:
R. leopardus
Binomial name
Rajella leopardus
(von Bonde & Swart, 1923)

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

References

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  • Finucci, B.; Derrick, D. (2021). "Rajella leoparda". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T44619A124435956. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T44619A124435956.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.