Dipturus Intermedius

📖 Overview

A benthic species found in shelf and slope waters, mainly within the 200 m range but occasionally down to 1,500 m . Feeds on all kinds of bottom invertebrates and fish, including other skates . Oviparous, with long embryonic development. Males reach maturity at ca. 185 cm TL, females at 197 cm TL; birth size at ca. 29 cm TL, from large egg cases (up to 25 cm) . Biology unclear due to past taxonomic confusion.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Anal spines: 0. This species is characterized by the following: snout long and pointed, length 3.7-5.1 times orbit length; disc broadly rhombic, anterior margin deeply concave; a row of 12-18 predorsal thorns in median row along tail (disc smooth in young); lateral thorns on tail pointed towards head; interspace between dorsal fins (2.4 ± 0.5 TL); upper surface dark olive-green in young with small pale spots, becoming greyish-brown; underside greyish or whitish; iris olive green .Cross section: flattened.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dipturus Intermedius is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Dipturus Intermedius is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Dipturus Intermedius is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 1500 m , usually ? - 200 m . Temperate; 49°N - 70°N, 32°W - 15°E Northeast Atlantic: Iceland to the British isles, it was formerly more widespread, including the Mediterranean Sea and North Africa, but its range is thought to be reduced due to fishing.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

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