The big skate (Beringraja binoculata) is the largest species of skate (family Rajidae) in the waters off North America. They are found along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to Baja California, …

Photo by WDFW Big skate. Related species groups: Sharks, skates, and ratfish. Caught incidentally in the commercial fishery off the Washington coast with otter-trawls, longline, and …

As established by the Marine Life Management Act, the California Fish and Game Commission (CFGC) regulates the big skate fishery in state waters, and the California Department of Fish …

The big skate hides in the sand and mud on the seafloor, with only its eyes protruding. Its gray, mottled body blends into the seafloor. This camouflage protects it from larger predators like …

The big skate (Beringraja binoculata) is the largest species of skate (family Rajidae) in the waters off North America. They are found along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to Baja California, …

Feb 18, 2021 · Called raya gigante or raya bruja gigante in Mexico. Identification: The only skate with a notch in the rear edge of each pelvic fin. The nose is long, bluntly pointed, and broadly …

Largest skate in North America (Ref. 2850). Feed on crustaceans and fishes (Ref. 6885). Oviparous. Distinct pairing with embrace. Young may tend to follow large objects, such as their …

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Jan 1, 2024 · Aptly named the “big” skate, this species is the largest skate in North American waters. The maximum reported size of the big skate is 7.9 feet (2.4 m) total length, however …

A very large skate with a wide kite-shaped disc. Disc width 1.2-1.4 x disc length. Snout long and pointed with an acutely angular tip. Snout length 5.7-6.6 x orbit length. Eyes small. Anterior …