La Plata skate
📖 Overview
Type specimen taken from a depth of about 24 m . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell . Feeds on fishes, crustaceans and cephalopods .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for La Plata skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for La Plata skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for La Plata 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; demersal; depth range 19 - 181 m . Subtropical; 20°S - 40°S, 60°W - 40°W Southeast Atlantic: Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.
🌿 Ecology
fishes, crustaceans and cephalopods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | La Plata Skate · Raya platana |
| 🌍CES | rejnok laplatský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Raia-de-La-Plata |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Empalastro · Oscura · Platana · Raya · Raya Oscura |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja platana | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 9 records indexed .
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