Blue ray
📖 Overview
Inhabits the deeper parts of the continental slope and on slopes of submarine banks . Feeds on all kinds of bottom animals . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blue ray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blue ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 600 - 1540 m . Deep-water; 58°N - 53°N Northeast Atlantic: Iceland (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
all kinds of bottom animals (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breviraja caerulea | Stehmann | 1976 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 31 records indexed .
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