Krefft's ray
📖 Overview
Krefft's ray (Malacoraja kreffti), first described by Stehmann, 1978 is a large fish in the family Rajidae (order Rajiformes). Adults typically reach 70.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1000 to 1500 metres. It occurs in Temperate 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
Physical description for Krefft's ray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Krefft's ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1000 - 1500 m . Temperate; 62°N - Northeast Atlantic: one specimen from north-western slope of Bill Bailey's Bank (61°08'N, 11°26'W).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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