Spinose skate
📖 Overview
Deep water species . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell . Males reaches maturity at ca. 25 cm TL, females at ca. 29 cm TL; size at birth unknown .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Irregular rows of thorns along the midbelt of disc. First and second dorsal fins are confluent. Upper surface light brown with a few whitish blotches. Lower surface plain whitish .: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spinose 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 .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 323 - 675 m . Deep-water; 25°N - 35°N, 81°W - 77°W Central Atlantic: South Carolina to Florida, USA (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | spinose skate · Spiny Shortskate |
| 🌍CES | rejnok trnotělý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ヨロイカスベ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Netelrog |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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