East African skate
📖 Overview
East African skate (Okamejei heemstrai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rajidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 60.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 200 and 500 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for East African skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for East African skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for East African skate is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 500 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: off Kenya and Tanzania (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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