Rosette skateThe Rosette skate is an abundant mid-depth skate.EtymologyThe skate is named in honor of American ichthyologist-herpetologist Samuel Garman, of Harvard University.Distribution and habitatThe Rosette Skate is typically found at depths between. At the extremes on the United States Atlantic Coast specimens have been found as far north as the Nantucket Shoals and as far south as the Dry Tortugas. Beyond, it has been located throughout the Caribbean, the eastern shores of Mexico and Central American, and the northern shores of South America.Relationship to humansBased on reported bycatch rates and population observances, there is no evidence to support concern of the Rosette Skate.