The clearnose skate is a bottom-dwelling fish found in the western Atlantic Ocean. It has a distinctive translucent patch on its snout and a flattened, diamond-shaped body. Typically reaching 18-24 inches and weighing up to 5 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. The clearnose skate is known for its gentle, slow-moving behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Clearnose skate
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