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🌊 Marine Vulnerable 🌡️ Deep-water

Madagascar skate

Dipturus crosnieri Séret, 1989
Max Length
61 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
300–850 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Found on upper insular slope . Holotype taken from a depth between 300-850 m . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell . Males reaches maturity at ca. 55 cm TL, females at ca. 57 cm TL .

Scientific Name
Dipturus crosnieri
Authority
Séret, 1989
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
61 cm
Depth Range
300–850 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
49.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Madagascar skate is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Madagascar skate is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Madagascar skate is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 300 - 850 m . Deep-water; 19°S - 22°S, 41°E - 44°E southwest coast of Madagascar.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00288 × L3.25 (TL)
Max TL
61cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
49.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Séret, 1989

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Madagascar Skate
🌍CES rejnok Crosnierův

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Raja crosnieri Séret 1989 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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