Andaman leg skate
📖 Overview
Holotype taken from a depth of 511 m . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 31308). Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Andaman leg skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Andaman leg 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 274 - 511 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: in tropical waters, with one record from off Tanzania (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Andaman Leg Skate · Andaman Pygmy Skate |
| 🌍CES | rejnok andamanský |
| 🌍THA | ปลากระเบนหลังหนามอันดามัน |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crurirja andamanica | Lloyd | 1909 | Synonym |
| Raia andamanica | Lloyd | 1909 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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