Deep-water ray
📖 Overview
Found on deeper continental slopes and probably abyssal plains, mainly deeper than 1,400 m . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell . It is caught as by-catch in low numbers by deep trawl fisheries .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Lower surface of the discus dark brown, darker in upper surface. Without definite markings, outer edges of pectoral and pelvic fins shading to darker .: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deep-water ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 600 - 2300 m , usually 1300 - 1400 m . Boreal; 3°C - 4°C ; 73°N - 37°N, 75°W - 5°W North Atlantic and adjacent Arctic: ne USA to Rockall Trough (British Isles) (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) - 17 records indexed .
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