Pale Skate
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Description
The Pale Skate is a diurnal Fish that can be caught in Dredge.
Fishing
When fishing for Pale Skate, the game utilizes the pendulum minigame.
Pursuits
- One needed, alongside the Ghost Shark, for one of the Shrines in Flames of The Deep
Real-Life Counterpart
- The Pale Skate (Bathyraja spp.) is a species of skate found in the cold, deep waters of the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans. Recognized for its flattened, disc-shaped body, which can grow up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) in length, the Pale Skate has a light coloration that allows it to blend into its sandy or muddy seabed habitat. This species primarily feeds on benthic invertebrates, such as crustaceans and mollusks, using its electroreceptive abilities to detect prey hidden in the substrate. Pale Skates are known for their unique reproductive strategy, exhibiting oviparity, where females lay eggs encased in tough, protective capsules called mermaid's purses. While not heavily targeted by commercial fisheries, they are sometimes caught as bycatch in trawl fisheries. The conservation status of the Pale Skate is of concern due to habitat degradation and fishing pressures, making it essential to monitor their populations and implement sustainable fishing practices to ensure their long-term survival in marine ecosystems.
Trivia
- The Pale Skate is the only diurnal Volcanic fish.
- It is the only fish required to progress the story that requires a researched rod. This means it has to be caught with Atrophy when doing a research-free challenge-run.