Spreadfin skate
📖 Overview
Found on outer continental shelf and upper slope . Moderately deep water species . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell . Males reaches maturity at ca. 51cm TL, females at ca. 59cm TL; hatching size unknown .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Mucous pores on ventral surface not so black except mouth. Outer rim of nostril fringed. Pair of small white pores behind each spiracle, smaller whitish pores in 2 rows toward the tail . Lack of thorns along the midbelt of the disc from the level of the axils of the pectorals to the vicinity of the spiracles. Interspace between the dorsal fins. Upper surface dark olive brown with many small roundish obscure spots of darker brown on disc. Lower surface jet black .: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spreadfin skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spreadfin skate is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 55 - 385 m . Tropical; 30°N - 20°N, 98°W - 83°W Central Atlantic: northern Gulf of Mexico from Florida to Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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