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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Deep-water

Reversed skate

Amblyraja reversa Lloyd, 1906
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Holotype taken from a depth of about 1,500 m . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell .

Scientific Name
Amblyraja reversa
Authority
Lloyd, 1906
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
60 cm
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Reversed skate is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Reversed skate is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 1500 m . Deep-water; 18°N - 20°N, 68°E - 71°E Indian Ocean: Pakistan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00309 × L3.24 (TL)
Max TL
60cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Lloyd, 1906

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Reverse Skate · Reversed Skate
🌍CES rejnok obrácený

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Raia reversa Lloyd 1906 Synonym
Raja reversa Lloyd 1906 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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