Fishing for Barndoor skate

Dipturus laevis
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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

jamison.walsh, Fishbrain angler since 2022

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Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

? - 2461 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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