Deep Sea Profile
Flat cartilaginous fish adapted to the deep seafloor across the world's oceans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do they find food?
They use electroreceptors to detect the heartbeats of prey buried in the sand.
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Deep-sea Skate
Bathyraja
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
200–2,900 m (650–9,500 ft)
Size
Up to 1.5 m (5 ft)
Habitat
Seafloor
Diet
Crustaceans and fish
What they'd be sayin'
"I am a flat, wing-shaped relative of sharks that 'flies' along the deep-sea bottom."
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