Sharpspine skate
📖 Overview
Sublittoral on sandy mud bottoms . Depth range given by H. Ishihara (pers.comm. 07/07). Feed on invertebrates and bony fishes . Oviparous. Distinct pairing with embrace. Young may tend to follow large objects, such as their mother . Eggs are oblong capsules with stiff pointed horns at the corners deposited in sandy or muddy flats . Egg capsules are 4.9-5.4 cm long and 2.5-2.9 cm wide .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sharpspine skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sharpspine skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk . Distinct pairing with embrace. Young may tend to follow large objects, such as their mother .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 25 - 150 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan to the East China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates and bony fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja acutispina | Ishiyama | 1958 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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