Atlantoraja
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Atlantoraja is a genus of fish in the Rajidae family. They are found from near sea level to depths of 300 metres (980 ft) in the Atlantic Ocean off south-eastern South America. These skates are all considered threatened due to the intense fishing pressure within their range.
Species
- spotback skate (Atlantoraja castelnaui)
- eyespot skate (Atlantoraja cyclophora)
- La Plata skate (Atlantoraja platana)
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