Malacoraja senta

Smooth skate | Raie à queue de velours | TSN Code 564151

Global

• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)
• Species harvested within the marine area covered in this guide (Fisheries Management Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada)

Specific to the species

• Colour, light brown , with a translucent, pointed snout
• Adults lack thorns on the latter half of the tail
• Juveniles may show large thorns on their tails, but the species is easily recognised by the presence of yellow bands on tail

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 5113
• Total catch in weight (kg): 821
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 568
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 91
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 245
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 12
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 77
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 246
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 220

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Skates with markings

This species is part of the following group(s):

• Skates
• Skates with markings

Useful link(s)

• Landings