Smallthorn sand skate
📖 Overview
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 5.7 cm long and 3.4 cm wide .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Smallthorn sand skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smallthorn sand 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. Temperate Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Chile and Argentina.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Smallthorn Sandskate |
| 🌍CES | rejnok šermířský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Raia-de-garganta-estreita |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .
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