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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

American legskate

Schroederobatis americana Bigelow & Schroeder, 1962
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
200–900 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

American legskate (Schroederobatis americana) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 200 and 900 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Schroederobatis americana
Authority
Bigelow & Schroeder, 1962
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Depth Range
200–900 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Schroederobatis
Schroederobatis
Species
American legskate
Schroederobatis americana

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for American legskate is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for American legskate is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for American legskate is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing with embrace .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 900 m . Deep-water; 13°N - 5°N, 75°W - 51°W Central Atlantic: southern Caribbean (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Bigelow & Schroeder, 1962

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