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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Brazilian soft skate

Malacoraja obscura Carvalho, Gomes & Gadig, 2005
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Max Length
68 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
808–1105 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Brazilian soft skate (Malacoraja obscura) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rajidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 68 cm. It occurs at depths between 808 and 1105 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Malacoraja obscura
Authority
Carvalho, Gomes & Gadig, 2005
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
68 cm
Depth Range
808–1105 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brazilian soft skate is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brazilian soft skate is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 808 - 1105 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00309 × L3.24 (TL)
Max TL
68cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Carvalho, Gomes & Gadig, 2005

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