White-dotted skate
📖 Overview
White-dotted skate (Bathyraja albomaculata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Arhynchobatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 130 and 434 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for White-dotted skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell . Mature gonads are symmetrical in terms of mass, and similar in ovarian follicle number and size . Egg laying possibly throughout the year .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 130 - 434 m . Temperate; 33°S - 57°S, 75°W - 52°W Southeast Pacific: Guamblín Island, Chile.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Whitedotted Skate |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Raia-de-manchas-brancas |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Raya de Manchas Blancas · Rayas de Lunares |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breviraja albomaculata | Norman | 1937 | Synonym |
| Raja albomaculata | Norman | 1937 | Synonym |
| Rhinoraja albomaculata | Norman | 1937 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 46 records indexed .
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