Prickly brown ray
📖 Overview
Found on upper continental slope . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell . Males reaches maturity at ca.63 cm TL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Lack of thorns along the midbelt of the disc from the level of the axils of the pectoral fins to the vicinity of the spiracles. Tails widen rearward toward the dorsal fins. No interspace between the bases of the dorsal fins. Upper surface pale brown, darker along posterior margins of disc, pelvic fins and tail. Dorsal fins and caudal black. Lower surface margined with black rearward from the level of the mouth .: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Prickly brown ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 310 - 1900 m . Deep-water; 35°N - 4°S, 97°W - 35°W North Carolina (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Caribbean skate · Prickly Brown Ray · Prickly Brown Skate |
| 🌍CES | rejnok floridský |
| 🇫🇷French | Raie Rugueuse |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | カラスカスベ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Caribische rog |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | raya del Caribe · Raya Piel de Lija |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja floridana | Bigelow & Schroeder | 1962 | Synonym |
| Raja teevani | Bigelow & Schroeder | 1951 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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