Whitespotted skate
📖 Overview
Occur over soft bottoms of the continental shelf and slope . Mainly feeds on benthic crustaceans, small fishes and octopi . 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 measure 7.0 cm long and 3.8 cm wide . This species reaches maturity after 5 years. Maturity size of males at ca. 45 cm TL; young hatch at ca. 11 cm TL . Utilized as a food fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Whitespotted skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitespotted skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Whitespotted skate is currently being compiled.
🥚 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 20 - 470 m . Temperate; 32°S - 44°S, 122°E - 150°E endemic to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
benthic crustaceans, small fishes and octopi (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dipturus cerva | Whitley | 1939 | Synonym |
| Okamejei cerva | Whitley | 1939 | Synonym |
| Raja cerva | Whitley | 1939 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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