Filetail fanskate
📖 Overview
Filetail fanskate (Sympterygia lima) is a ray-finned fish of the family Arhynchobatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Filetail fanskate is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Filetail fanskate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 18°S - 40°S Southeast Pacific: Arica to Valdivia in Chile.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Filetail Fanskate |
| 🌍CES | rejnok lima |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Raya Costera Chilena |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psammobatis lima | Garman | 1913 | Synonym |
| Raja acanthostyla | Philippi | 1896 | Synonym |
| Raja buergeri | Delfin | 1902 | Synonym |
| Raja chilensis | Steindachner | 1898 | Heterotypic |
| Raja lima | Poeppig | 1835 | Synonym |
| Raja steindachneri | Fowler | 1910 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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