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Photo	Names
Illustrations by Chris Van Dusen Images Courtesy of Seafood Business Magazine	Latin: Rajidae French: Raie German: Rochen Spanish: Raya Russian: Skat Japanese: Gangiei

Description

The skate is a member of the ray family but is distinguished from most other members of that family in that they lack a tail barb or stinger. Skates are a kite shaped fish that have a flat body and two wings. The wings are the only part of the fish that is consumed. Skates, like sharks, excrete excess urea through their skin and if not handled carefully after capture will smell of ammonia.

Markets	Commercial Aspects
Exporting Countries Capture: Taiwan, United States, Caribbean countires Primary Consumers Japan, United States, France, Spain, Germany	-----

Production Trends	Diet/Health Info
-----	Skates like sharks excrete their excess urea through their skin. If the skate is not handled properly after capture, the urea can contaminate the fish meat. Contaminated fish meat smells like ammonia.

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