Thickbody skate
📖 Overview
Found on continental slope and upper abyssal plain. Feeds on small benthic invertebrates, adults possibly piscivorous . Oviparous . Males reaches maturity by ca. 76 cm TL; young hatch at ca. 22 cm TL . Produces horny-shelled eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Thickbody skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Thickbody skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Thickbody skate is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 600 - 2610 m . Deep-water; 30°S - 50°S, 78°W - 51°W Southwest Atlantic: off the mouth of Río de la Plata, Argentina (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic invertebrates, adults possibly piscivorous (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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