West African pygmy skate
📖 Overview
West African pygmy skate (Neoraja africana), first described by Stehmann & Séret, 1983 is a medium-sized fish in the family Rajidae (order Rajiformes). Adults typically reach 30.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 900 to 1640 metres. It occurs in Deep-water 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 West African pygmy skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for West African pygmy skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 900 - 1640 m . Deep-water; 1°N - 5°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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