Cuphead skate
📖 Overview
Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell . Reportedly taken as bycatch in deeper water benthic trawl and longline teleost target fisheries as well as in target longline skate fishing from off Mar del Plata, Argentina .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cuphead skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cuphead skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cuphead 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 100 - 500 m , usually 104 - 159 m . Temperate; 35°S - 55°S, 67°W - 52°W Southwest Atlantic: Uruguay to Argentina (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Cuphead skate 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 | 14.9 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 677 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Cuphead skate has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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