Striped panray
📖 Overview
Occurs in shallow coastal waters to moderate depth, over sandy and sandy-muddy bottoms. Feeds on mollusks and other benthic invertebrates, mainly shrimps . Ovoviviparous . Females mature at 37-40 cm TL, males ca. 30 cm TL; born at ca. 19 cm TL. Litters of 1-4 pups after short gestation; born at ca. 19 cm TL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Striped panray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Striped panray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 100 m , usually 10 - 15 m . Tropical; 31°N - 18°S, 19°W - 14°E Central Atlantic: Morocco to Angola.
🌿 Ecology
mollusks and other benthic invertebrates, mainly shrimps (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Striped panray is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Striped panray is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Striped panray has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discobatus schoenleinii | Müller & Henle | 1841 | Synonym |
| Platyrhina schoenleinii | Müller & Henle | 1841 | Synonym |
| Platyrhinoidis atlantica | Chabanaud | 1928 | Synonym |
| Platyrhinoidis schoenleinii | Müller & Henle | 1841 | Synonym |
| Zanobatus atlantica | Chabanaud | 1928 | Synonym |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 666 records indexed .
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