Maculabatis Astra
📖 Overview
A demersal species found inshore, over muddy bottoms or mangrove flats to 140 m depth. Litters of 1-3 pups. Feeds mainly on prawns and crabs . Birth size for this species is about 17-19 cm WD .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Maculabatis Astra is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Maculabatis Astra is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Maculabatis Astra is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Maculabatis Astra is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 1 - 141 m . Tropical; 1°S - 29°S, 111°E - 155°E West Pacific: Australia, to West Papua, Indonesia; including Timor Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
prawns and crabs (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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