Pavoraja Explained

Pavoraja is a genus of skates in the family Arhynchobatidae from deeper waters off Australia.

Description

Pavoraja are relatively small skates. The disc is semi-oval to heart-shaped. The snout has a small fleshy process at the tip.

Species

There are six species:

• Pavoraja alleni McEachran & Fechhelm, 1982 (Allen's skate)
• Pavoraja arenaria Last, Mallick & Yearsley, 2008 (Sandy skate)
• Pavoraja mosaica Last, Mallick & Yearsley, 2008 (Mosaic skate)
• Pavoraja nitida (Günther, 1880) (Peacock Skate)
• Pavoraja pseudonitida Last, Mallick & Yearsley, 2008 (False peacock skate)
• Pavoraja umbrosa Last, Mallick & Yearsley, 2008 (Dusky skate)