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Brochiraja asperula
(Garrick & Paul, 1974)
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Arhynchobatidae
Reference of the original description
The taxonomy of New Zealand Skates (Suborder Rajoidea), with descriptions of three new species. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 4(3), 345–377
The taxonomy of New Zealand Skates (Suborder Rajoidea), with descriptions of three new species. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 4(3), 345–377
Image of the original description
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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Bathyraja asperula, Brochiraja cf. asperula, Notoraja asperula, Pavoraja asperula
Bathyraja asperula, Brochiraja cf. asperula, Notoraja asperula, Pavoraja asperula
Types
Brochiraja asperula
Holotype: NMNZ: P05463; Paratype: NMNZ: P05461; NMNZ: P05459; NMNZ: P05221; NMNZ: P05191; NMNZ: P05192; NMNZ: P03561; NMNZ: P03638; NMNZ: P05462; NMNZ: P05460; NMNZ: P05458;
Brochiraja asperula
Holotype: NMNZ: P05463; Paratype: NMNZ: P05461; NMNZ: P05459; NMNZ: P05221; NMNZ: P05191; NMNZ: P05192; NMNZ: P03561; NMNZ: P03638; NMNZ: P05462; NMNZ: P05460; NMNZ: P05458;
Description :
Citation: Brochiraja asperula (Garrick & Paul, 1974): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024
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Egg capsule of Brochiraja asperula NSMT P42505 (37.3 x 22.0 mm) © Hajime Ishihara, Japan
Egg capsule of Brochiraja asperula NSMT P42505 (37.3 x 22.0 mm) © Hajime Ishihara, Japan
Common names
Prickly deepsea skate, Smooth deep-sea skate, Smooth deepsea skate
Prickly deepsea skate, Smooth deep-sea skate, Smooth deepsea skate
Short Description
Dark brown in color [578]. Wing tips rounded; snout shorter than most other skates; skin smooth, soft and loose, with band prickles on hind body and tail [578].
Dark brown in color [578]. Wing tips rounded; snout shorter than most other skates; skin smooth, soft and loose, with band prickles on hind body and tail [578].
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
Biology
Oviparous [578]. 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].
Oviparous [578]. 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].
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=9494;
shark-references Species-ID=9494;
