The barndoor skate is a large, flat-bodied fish found in the northwest Atlantic Ocean. It can grow up to 60 inches long and weigh around 20 pounds. It has a broad, diamond-shaped body and feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish. Preferring sandy or muddy seabeds, it exhibits a slow, graceful swimming behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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