Blackbodied leg skate
📖 Overview
Maximum width at least 38 cm. Seldom caught. Utilization for human consumption limited . Found in soft, sandy bottoms; by-catch of trawls and usually discarded because of its small size (Ishihara, pers.comm. 07/07). Males reaches maturity at ca. 53 cm TL
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blackbodied leg skate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackbodied leg skate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blackbodied leg skate is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 500 - 1100 m . Deep-water; 31°N - 4°N, 109°E - 130°E Northwest Pacific: Vietnam to southern Japan, including Taiwan, Hongkong and Philippines (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black-bodied Leg Skate · Blackbodied Legskate · Blackbody Legskate |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 魴仔 · 黑身司氏裸鯆 · 黑體施氏鰩 · 黑體海灣無鰭鰩 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacanthobatis melanosoma | Chan | 1965 | Synonym |
| Springeria melanosoma | Chan | 1965 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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