Blackfin pygmy skate
📖 Overview
Solitary . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Longer rostral cartilage. Long interspace between dorsal fins. Upper surface of disc, pelvic fins and tail pale pinkish brown without distinctive markings. Lower surface plain whitish, later becoming clouded with chocolate brown .: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackfin pygmy skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 595 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: Bahamas to the northern Caribbean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breviraja atripinna | Bigelow & Schroeder | 1950 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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