How to Identify Arhynchobatidae
Arhynchobatidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Rajiformes, class Elasmobranchii. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Arhynchobatidae Species
Rioraja agassizii (Müller & Henle, 1841)
Rioraja agassizii (Müller & Henle, 1841)
The rio skate (Rioraja agassizii) is the only species in the monotypic genus Rio…
Sympterygia bonapartii Müller & Henle, 1841
Sympterygia bonapartii Müller & Henle, 1841
Sympterygia bonapartii, the smallnose fanskate, is an arhynchobatid fish found o…
Sympterygia lima (Poeppig, 1835)
Sympterygia lima (Poeppig, 1835)
Sympterygia lima, the filetail fanskate, is an open-sea fish endemic to Chile's …
Sympterygia brevicaudata (Cope, 1877)
Sympterygia brevicaudata (Cope, 1877)
Sympterygia brevicaudata, the shorttail fanskate, is an arhynchobatid fish that …
Sympterygia acuta Garman, 1877
Sympterygia acuta Garman, 1877
Sympterygia acuta, the bignose fanskate, is an Arhynchobatidae fish found off Ar…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Arhynchobatidae?
Arhynchobatidae animals belong to the Rajiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 5 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Arhynchobatidae?
Arhynchobatidae is classified in the order Rajiformes, class Elasmobranchii, phylum Chordata. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
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