Bathyraja richardsoni

Bathyraja richardsoni (Garrick, 1961) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Arhynchobatidae (order Rajiformes).

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

Taxonomy. The scientific name Bathyraja richardsoni (Garrick, 1961) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

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

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

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