Clearnose skate

US fish and state coverage

Rostroraja eglanteria

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Peak months
Typical depth
to 1,000 feet
Typical size
Up to 1.5 feet in disk width
Catch minimum
National record

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Recorded profile

habitat summary
Bottom dwelling species commonly found in shallow, coastal waters over soft, sandy bottoms; sometimes enters lower reaches (high salinity) of estuaries and bays. Also found offshore in depths up to 1,000 feet of water.
diet
feeder targeting crustaceans, mollusks, marine worms, squid, and small fish.
preferred bait
Not recorded
preferred lures
Not recorded
techniques
Not recorded
peak months
Not recorded

States with a source record

Florida

Source evidence by state

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