Fishing for Blue skate

Dipturus batis

The blue skate is a large, bottom-dwelling fish found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. It features a flattened, diamond-shaped body with a bluish hue. Reaching up to 87 inches and weighing around 220 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. Known for its solitary nature, the blue skate inhabits deep, sandy, or muddy seabeds. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

328 ft - 3281 ft

IUCN Status

Critically endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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