Eastern shovelnose ray
📖 Overview
Found on soft bottoms off beaches, lower parts of estuaries and offshore . Feeds on bottom crustaceans, mollusks, and fishes . Males mature at 60-68 cm TL, females at 54-66 cm TL; birth size at 13-15 TL. Produces 4-18 pups after 3-5 month gestation, usually around November and December . Caught in nets . Marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Eastern shovelnose ray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eastern shovelnose ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous with up to 4 in a litter. Size at birth about 13 cm.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range ? - 220 m . Subtropical; 18°S - 37°S, 145°E - 155°E endemic to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
bottom crustaceans, mollusks, and fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Aptychotrema Rostrata is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.5 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 259 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Eastern shovelnose ray has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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