General Characteristics
how do their big pectoral fins help them?
they help the "fly" through the water
are rays venomous?
No
are skates venomous?
yes
are skates electric?
no
Which skate or ray is usually larger?
Rays larger
How do they give birth?
they lay eggs
how do they give birth?
they have live birth
are rays electric?
Yes, they can be
Where are the gills slits located on a skates and rays?
Ventrally, on the underside of their body
Do they have a dorsal fin?
small dorsal fin on their tale
Do they have a dorsal fin?
no dorsal fin at the end of their tale
What kind of water do skates live in?
marine
where are their eyes located?
on the top of their head
what kind of teeth do they have?
small
what kind of teeth do they have?
large
what kind of water do rays live in?
fresh or brackish water