Mid-Atlantic skate
📖 Overview
Holotype taken from a depth between 750 and 800 m . Oviparous . Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Mid-Atlantic skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mid-Atlantic skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Mid-Atlantic skate is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 750 - 2191 m . Deep-water known from the type locality, 49°50'N, 29°33'W.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mid-Atlantic skate · White deep-water skate |
| 🌍CES | rejnok Kukujevův |
| 🇩🇪German | Kukujevs Rochen · Mittelatlantischer Rochen |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | valkoselkärausku |
| 🇫🇷French | Raie de Kukujev · Raie pâlotte |
| 🌍LIT | Kukujevo raja |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Raia-oceânica |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Скат Кукуева |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja kukujevi | Dolganov | 1985 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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