Okamejei acutispina

(Ishiyama, 1958)


Sharpspine skate
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Rajidae

Reference of the original description
Ishiyama, R. (1958)
Studies on the rajid fishes (Rajidae) found in the waters around Japan. Journal of the Shimonoseki College of Fisheries, 7(2/3), 193–394

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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Raja acutispina, Raja (Okamejei) acutispina

Types
Okamejei acutispina
Paratype: MCZ: 40324 MCZ: 40330 MCZ: 40288 MCZ: 40306 MCZ: 40323


Description :


Citation: Okamejei acutispina (Ishiyama, 1958): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 04/2024

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Egg capsule of Okamejei acutispina, MTUF 26683, 49.4 x 26.3 mm © Hajime Ishihara, Japan
Common names
eng Sharpspine skate

Distribution
Western Pacific: Japan to the East China Sea (Ref. 559) and the Western Central Pacific (Ref. 9908). Source: www.gbif.org

Biology
Oviparous (Ref. 9908). Paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk [733]. Distinct pairing with embrace. Young may tend to follow large objects, such as their mother [17086]. Feeds on invertebrates and bony fishes.

Habitat
demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 118 m

Remarks
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