Purplebelly skate
📖 Overview
Purplebelly skate (Rajella purpuriventralis), first described by Bigelow & Schroeder, 1962 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: 922 to 1260 metres. It occurs in Deep-water 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Purplebelly skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Purplebelly skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 922 - 1260 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: northern Gulf of Mexico (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Purplebelly Skate |
| 🌍CES | rejnok šarlaotobřichý |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Violetbuikrog |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Raia-de-ventre-roxo |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | raya morada |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malacoraja purpuriventralis | Bigelow & Schroeder | 1962 | Synonym |
| Raja purpuriventralis | Bigelow & Schroeder | 1962 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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