Atlantic Butterfly Skate
📖 Overview
Holotype taken from a depth between 940 and 1040 m . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Atlantic Butterfly Skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Atlantic Butterfly Skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Atlantic Butterfly 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 940 - 1040 m . Deep-water Southwest Atlantic: known from the type locality, off Argentina and Uruguay (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Atlantic Butterfly Skate · Whitemouth Skate |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathyraja papilionifer | Stehmann | 1985 | Synonym |
| Bathyraja papilonifera | Stehmann | 1985 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .
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