Rajella bathyphila

Rajella bathyphila (Holt and Byrne, 1908) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Rajidae (order Rajiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the abyssal skate.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Rajella bathyphila (Holt and Byrne, 1908) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Rajiformes, Rajella bathyphila exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Rajidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Rajidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.