Bigthorn skate
📖 Overview
Found on the outer shelf and upper slope . Feeds on small crustaceans, squid and polychaete worms . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell . Taken by hake trawlers .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bigthorn skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bigthorn skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 102 - 1207 m . Deep-water South Africa, probably throughout on the deep, middle and upper slope, even on outer shelf of Namibia and South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans, squid and polychaete worms (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .
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