PLEASE let us know what it be.
stuco
Loc: Northern Utah - Salt Lake City
FixorFish wrote:
Not a freakin' clue, but I chimed in so I can become informed. Just what the hell is going on with the back end...3 tails ?
I also have no clue, but want to see the answer.
It resembles the rat fish, but the picture is pretty out of focus making it hard to tell. Not sure it could be a rat fish unless it lost its way. The information I found says they inhabit in the Pacific Northwest, and this was caught on the opposite coast.
Skate or Ray of sorts ! Maybe mutated or has been injured prior !
The tailis identical to the tail of a skate. The two other extensions are identical to the "balls" of a skate. Can't see the mouth position but the smaller ones we catch usually roll up which is why we call them footballs. Based on this I would guess skate.
wd4ity
Loc: Middle Georgia, Forsyth
The mouth appeared square looking when it was open. Least ways I think it was a mouth. I agree with you on the two appendages near the tail.
It's called a monkey skate
It's called a monkey skate
There's a first time for everything
JamieG
Loc: new Jersey-sandy hook, raritan bay
Joe Beaderman wrote:
I think I would get ahold of the state university or the game and parks, have never seen one of those and wouldn't even guess at what it is !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been fishing these waters around new york and new jersey my whole life and that is definitely a skate, its wings in this photo are curled under its body giving it that alien look. You can eat the wings and will sometimes find skate wings on the menu of a seafood restaurant. It has a fibrous texture but a mild taste. We catch a lot of these while bottom fishing for fluke. lots of spines covering there whole body so its tricky getting your hook out.
Yeah, took a closer look and it’s a skate with the wings curled up under it.
I’m hanging in here to see if it is identified. I know I’ve seen a picture of one before but my steel trap mind is quite rusty and I just don’t recall.
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