The Maya skate (Leucoraja caribbaea) is a saltwater fish of the family Rajidae that grows up to 50 cm.
Description
The Maya skate is a skate (Rajidae) of sand and mud bottoms of the deep Caribbean. The species grows to about 50 cm and has a flat, diamond-shaped disc with a pointed snout and a prickly back and tail. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried and searches for crustaceans, molluscs and bottom fish. It reproduces with egg cases ('mermaid's purses'). The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Maya skate?
The Maya skate has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Maya skate live?
The Maya skate lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Maya skate get?
The Maya skate grows to a maximum of about 50 cm.
Is the Maya skate dangerous to humans?
No, the Maya skate is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Leucoraja
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