Thintail skate
📖 Overview
Thintail skate (Dipturus leptocauda), first described by Krefft & Stehmann, 1975 is a large fish in the family Rajidae (order Rajiformes). Adults typically reach 67.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 400 to 521 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Thintail skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Thintail skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 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 400 - 521 m . Deep-water; 20°S - 40°S, 60°W - 40°W Southwest Atlantic: off Brazil, from São Paulo to Rio Grande do Sul; and Uruguay (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja leptocauda | Krefft & Stehmann | 1975 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 35 records indexed .
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