The Boeseman's skate (Okamejei boesemani) is a saltwater fish of the family Rajidae that grows up to 55 cm.
Description
The Boeseman's skate is a skate (Rajidae) of coastal and deeper water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 50 cm and has a flattened, diamond-shaped, brown-grey body with a pointed snout and rows of thorns over the back and tail. Unlike stingrays it has no venomous spine. As a bottom-dweller it searches sand and mud bottoms for crustaceans, molluscs and small fish; it lays eggs in horny capsules. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Boeseman's skate?
The Boeseman's skate has an irregular in shape body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Boeseman's skate live?
The Boeseman's skate lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Boeseman's skate get?
The Boeseman's skate grows to a maximum of about 55 cm.
Is the Boeseman's skate dangerous to humans?
No, the Boeseman's skate is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Okamejei
More from the family Rajidae
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