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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Cape Verde skate

Raja herwigi Krefft, 1965
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
55–102 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Cape Verde skate is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Raja herwigi
Authority
Krefft, 1965
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
50 cm
Depth Range
55–102 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cape Verde skate is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cape Verde skate is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cape Verde skate is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 55 - 102 m . Tropical; 17°N - 15°N Central Atlantic: endemic around Cape Verde.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00288 × L3.25 (TL)
Max TL
50cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Krefft, 1965

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Cape Verde Skate
🌍CES rejnok Herwigův
🇵🇹Portuguese Raia de Cabo Verde · Raia-de-cabo-verde

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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