California skate
📖 Overview
Common in inshore waters from approximately 15 m and in shallow bays, sometimes in deep water. Feeds on small benthic invertebrates, polychaete worms and shrimps . Oviparous. Distinct pairing with embrace. Young may tend to follow large objects, such as their mother . Eggs are oblong capsules with stiff pointed horns at the corners deposited in sandy or muddy flats . Egg capsules are 7.0-8.5 cm long and 6.5-7.6 cm wide . Males reaches maturity at ca. 47 cm TL, females at 52 cm TL; young hatch at ca. 15-23 cm TL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for California skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for California skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk . Distinct pairing with embrace. Young may tend to follow large objects, such as their mother .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 13 - 1600 m . Temperate; 49°N - 21°N, 127°W - 105°W central Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic invertebrates, polychaete worms and shrimps (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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