Skate (fish)

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:fish
Cartilaginous fish
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:Chondrichthyes
gptkbp:characteristic Flattened body
Enlarged pectoral fins
Cartilaginous skeleton
gptkbp:commercialUse gptkb:food
Fishmeal
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Skate
gptkb:Skates
gptkbp:conservationStatus Varies by species
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
gptkbp:diet gptkb:seafood
Small fish
Mollusks
gptkbp:distribution Worldwide
gptkbp:eggCaseCommonName Mermaid's purse
gptkbp:feature Two dorsal fins
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1758
gptkbp:gills Ventral side
gptkbp:hasAmpullaeOfLorenzini Yes
gptkbp:hasCartilage Yes
gptkbp:hasElectroreception Yes
gptkbp:hasNoSwimBladder Yes
gptkbp:hasSpiracles Yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Skate (fish)
gptkbp:laysEggs Yes
gptkbp:lifespan Varies by species
gptkbp:notableSpecies Common skate (Dipturus batis)
Little skate (Leucoraja erinacea)
Thornback skate (Raja clavata)
gptkbp:order gptkb:Rajiformes
gptkbp:predators Sharks
Large marine mammals
gptkbp:range Varies by species
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Stingray
Ray (fish)
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:residesIn Marine environments
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Rajidae
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism Present in some species
gptkbp:shape Disc-shaped
gptkbp:swimmingAbility Undulating pectoral fins
gptkbp:tailLength Fleshy tail without stinger
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:state_order
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Skate
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6