Bight skate
📖 Overview
Occur over soft bottoms of the continental slope . Mainly feeds on small bony fishes . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell ; egg cases ca. 19 cm long . This species reaches maturity at ca. 13 years. Length of mature males at ca. 120 cm TL; young hatch at ca. 26 cm TL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bight skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bight skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bight skate is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 160 - 765 m , usually 400 - 550 m . Temperate; 28°S - 44°S, 112°E - 155°E West Pacific: southern Australia, from Western Australia to New South Wales.
🌿 Ecology
small bony fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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