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🌊 Marine Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Finspot ray

Rostroraja cervigoni Bigelow & Schroeder, 1964
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
30–180 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
65.00/100
Typical Length
30 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Finspot ray (Rostroraja cervigoni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rajidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 30 and 180 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rostroraja cervigoni
Authority
Bigelow & Schroeder, 1964
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Depth Range
30–180 m
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
65.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Finspot ray is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Finspot ray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Finspot ray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 180 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: northern coast of Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00309 × L3.24 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
65.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bigelow & Schroeder, 1964

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