Bullis skate
📖 Overview
Found on outer continental shelf and upper slope. Reaches at least 77 cm TL. Males mature by ca. 76 cm TL; birth size at ca. 16 cm TL . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bullis skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bullis skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bullis skate is currently being compiled.
🥚 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 200 - 600 m . Deep-water; 7°N - 30°N, 97°W - 49°W Central Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico to northern Brazil, including Caribbean islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bullis skate · Bullis' Skate · lozenge skate · Tortugas skate |
| 🌍CES | rejnok Bullisův |
| 🇫🇷French | Raie de Bullis |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ホソオカスベ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Tortugarog |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Raya de Bullis · raya triangular |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja bullisi | Bigelow & Schroeder | 1962 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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