Cape Verde skate
📖 Overview
Cape Verde skate (Raja herwigi), first described by Krefft, 1965 is a large fish in the family Rajidae (order Rajiformes). Adults typically reach 50.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 55 to 102 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 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
🥚 Reproduction
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
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cape Verde Skate |
| 🌍CES | rejnok Herwigův |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Raia de Cabo Verde · Raia-de-cabo-verde |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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