Gulf skate
📖 Overview
Gulf skate (Fenestraja sinusmexicanus), first described by Bigelow & Schroeder, 1950 is a medium-sized fish in the family Gurgesiellidae (order Rajiformes). Adults typically reach 37.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Rostral cartilage short. Tail long and thorny. Short interspace between its two dorsal fin. Pale coloration of dorsal fins. Upper surface brownish purple. Lower surface plain yellowish white .: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gulf skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 311 m . Subtropical Central Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gulf of Mexico pygmy skate · Gulf pygmy skate · Gulf skate |
| 🌍CES | rejnok mexický |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | raya pigmea |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breviraja sinusmexicanus | Bigelow & Schroeder | 1950 | Synonym |
| Gurgesiella simusmexicanus | Bigelow & Schroeder | 1950 | Synonym |
| Gurgesiella sinusmexicanus | Bigelow & Schroeder | 1950 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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