Brown stingray and Similar Species
Bathyraja brachyurops
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Brown stingray. Here are the key differences.
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Patagonian Skate
Bathyraja macloviana
Key differences: Bathyraja macloviana generally has a longer, more slender tail and a more pointed snout. Its thorn pattern may also differ, often with more prominent thorns on the disc.
Chilean Skate
Bathyraja papilionifera
Key differences: Bathyraja papilionifera typically has a more elongated snout and a different arrangement of thorns, often with a distinct row of thorns along the midline of the disc and tail.
Rough Skate
Bathyraja multispinis
Key differences: Bathyraja multispinis is characterized by a much rougher dorsal surface due to a higher density of small, sharp thorns covering the disc and tail, and a more pointed snout.
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