Species FishClearnose Skate

Clearnose Skate

Rostroraja eglanteria

UncommonFish
Illustration of Clearnose Skate (Rostroraja eglanteria)

The Clearnose Skate has a flattened body with a distinctive pointed snout and clear, translucent nose. This species is known for its unique ability to camouflage against the sandy ocean floor.

Habitat
Shallow coastal waters and sandy bottoms.
Diet
Feeds on small fish and invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon

Recent Clearnose Skate sightings near you

Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.

Spotted a Clearnose Skate?

Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.

Get Huck - free
5,300+species
63national parks
50states

More fish

Clown Coris
Clown Coris
Coris aygula
Clown Triggerfish
Clown Triggerfish
Balistoides conspicillum
Cobia
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
Comber
Comber
Serranus cabrilla
Common Bream
Common Bream
Abramis brama
Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Common Galaxias
Common Galaxias
Galaxias maculatus