Japanese butterflyray
📖 Overview
Inhabits sandy or muddy bottom in shallow waters . Feeds on benthic animals. Spines covered with skin with poisonous glands. Ovoviviparous. Used as 'kamaboko' material . Caught often by demersal trawl, trammel and gillnet fisheries, and occasionally using tangle nets.Utilized for its meat, but of limited value due to its typically small size.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Japanese butterflyray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Japanese butterflyray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Japanese butterflyray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures . Distinct pairing with embrace . Gives birth to ~3 pups; born between 20-22 cm WD.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Northwest Pacific: southern Japan to the China seas.
🌿 Ecology
benthic animals
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymmura japonica | Temminck & Schlegel | 1850 | Synonym |
| Pteroplatea japonica | Temminck & Schlegel | 1850 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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