Blacknose skate
📖 Overview
Blacknose skate (Breviraja mouldi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rajidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 41 cm. It occurs at depths between 355 and 775 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blacknose skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blacknose skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blacknose 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 355 - 775 m . Tropical; 10°N - 19°N, 83°W - 80°W Central Atlantic: known from the type locality of Breviraja schroederi McEachran & Matheson, 1985, off Honduras; Panama (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | blacknose skate · Mould's Skate |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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