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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Ecuador skate

Dipturus ecuadoriensis Van, 1941
Max Length
39 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

A demersal species with unknown depth distribution but presumably inhabits outer continental shelf and/or upper slope . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell . Length of specimen (39 cm TL) was based on a young male observed to have developed state of thorn patches on pectoral fins, and presumambly approaching maturity .

Scientific Name
Dipturus ecuadoriensis
Authority
Van, 1941
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
39 cm
Latitude
4°S – 0°N
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ecuador skate is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ecuador skate is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ecuador skate is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical; 0°N - 4°S, 83°W - 79°W Southeast Pacific: known from the type locality, San Helena Bay, Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00288 × L3.25 (TL)
Max TL
39cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
0°N – 4°S
Described By
Van, 1941

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