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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Cortez skate

Caliraja cortezensis McEachran & Miyake, 1988
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Max Length
39 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
15–90 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Benthic on the inner part of the continental shelf . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell . Males reaches maturity at ca. 34 cm TL

Scientific Name
Caliraja cortezensis
Authority
McEachran & Miyake, 1988
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
39 cm
Depth Range
15–90 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Caliraja
Caliraja
Species
Cortez skate
Caliraja cortezensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cortez skate is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cortez skate is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 15 - 90 m , usually ? - 80 m . Subtropical; 28°N - 25°N, 113°W - 108°W

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00309 × L3.24 (TL)
Max TL
39cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
McEachran & Miyake, 1988

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