Onefin skate
📖 Overview
Holotype taken from a depth of 800 m . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell . Feeds on fishes and crustaceans . Max. width (Teodoro Vaske Jr., pers. comm., 2002).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Onefin skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Onefin skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Onefin skate is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 470 - 800 m . Deep-water; 20°S - 40°S, 60°W - 40°W Southwest Atlantic: Brazilian coast, from Rio de Janeiro to Rio Grande do Sul.
🌿 Ecology
fishes and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Onefin Skate |
| 🌍CES | rejnok jednoploutvý |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | brasilianrauskunen |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 6 records indexed .
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