Blackish skate
📖 Overview
Blackish skate (Rajella nigerrima) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rajidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 45.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 590 and 1000 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blackish skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackish skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blackish skate is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 590 - 1000 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: off Peru and Chile.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackish Skate |
| 🌍CES | rejnok chmurný |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Raia-crepuscular |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathyraja nigerrima | de Buen | 1960 | Synonym |
| Breviraja nigerrima | de Buen | 1960 | Synonym |
| Malacoraja nigerrima | de Buen | 1960 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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