Common name: Barndoor Skate
Scientific name: Dipturus laevis (Mitchill, 1818)

Class:
Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fishes)
Order:
Rajiformes
Family:
Rajidae (skates)
Synonyms:
Other common names:

Habitat type(s):
Habitat description(s)
Estuarine:
Bay/sound
Marine:
Near shore

Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

Conservation:
Global conservation status rank:
G4G5
Apparently or Demonstrably Secure globally - Uncommon to common in the world, but not rare; usually widespread, but may be rare in some parts of its range; possibly some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors. More information is needed to assign either G4 or G5.
State conservation status rank:
S3
Vulnerable in New York - Vulnerable to disappearing from New York due to rarity or other factors (but not currently imperiled); typically 21 to 80 populations or locations in New York, few individuals, restricted range, few remaining acres (or miles of stream), and/or recent and widespread declines.
Federal protection:
Not Listed
State protection:
Not Listed
Not listed or protected by New York State.
SGCN:
NYNHP track status:
N: Do not track

More information:
Conservation guide:
None
NatureServe explorer link:
https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.104029/Dipturus_laevis/