The Flapper Skate was miscategorized over 80 years ago. That has meant that this fish and a similar looking fish have been caught for seafood in the North Sea for many years. Only recently have scientists discovered that there are two distinct species of fish. Unfortunately there are far fewer Flapper Skates than the other type of Skate. This problem was recognized in 2006 but it took a long time to protect the Flapper Skate and now it may be too late. It is considered entirely depleted from its natural ocean area and may become extinct. This is the worlds largest skate and it is hoped that the fish can survive although it will probably never be the common fish it once was.
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