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Caliraja stellulata
(Jordan & Gilbert, 1880)
Starry skate
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Rajidae
Reference of the original description
Description of a new species of ray (Raia stellulata) from Monterey, California. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 3(129), 133–135
Description of a new species of ray (Raia stellulata) from Monterey, California. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 3(129), 133–135
Image of the original description
No image in first description.
No image in first description.
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Bathyraja stellulata, Beringraja stellulata, Raia stellulata, Raja montereyensis, Raja stellulata, Raja (Raja) stellulata
Bathyraja stellulata, Beringraja stellulata, Raia stellulata, Raja montereyensis, Raja stellulata, Raja (Raja) stellulata
Types
Caliraja stellulata
Raja montereyensis
Holotype: USNM: 75806
Raja stellulata
Syntype: ANSP: 414 (old: USFC 26975); MNHN: A-3295; NMW: 63046; USNM: 26975 (orig. 8, now 2) ZMB: 11687 (old: USNM 26975) ZMUB: 877 (old: USNM 26975) ZMUC: (old: USNM) (?)
Caliraja stellulata
Raja montereyensis
Holotype: USNM: 75806
Raja stellulata
Syntype: ANSP: 414 (old: USFC 26975); MNHN: A-3295; NMW: 63046; USNM: 26975 (orig. 8, now 2) ZMB: 11687 (old: USNM 26975) ZMUB: 877 (old: USNM 26975) ZMUC: (old: USNM) (?)
Description :
Citation: Caliraja stellulata (Jordan & Gilbert, 1880): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024
Common names
Raya estrellada, 
Raie du Pacifique, 
Pacific starry skate, Prickly skate, Prickly starry skate, Starry skate, 
Raia-do-Pacífico
Raya estrellada, Raie du Pacifique, Pacific starry skate, Prickly skate, Prickly starry skate, Starry skate, Raia-do-Pacífico
Short Description
A row of strong, sharp spines along the mid-dorsal line from a point behind the eyes by less than the interorbital width to the first dorsal fin and continued beyond it with a single spine between the two dorsal fins; large spines on the shoulder girdle; a row of small spines on the inner edge of the orbit; a cluster of moderate spines along the edge of the pectoral fin from its tip to the snout, large spines in males (Ref. 6885). Dorsal fins small and well back on tail; caudal fin very small; anal fin absent; pectorals broad, attached to snout and incorporated with body; pelvic fins large and deeply notched (Ref. 6885). A horizontal fleshy ridge from either side of ventral surface of tail, more prominent posteriorly (Ref. 6885). Grayish brown, numerous dark spots of various sizes scattered on body, a weakly marked eye spot frequently present at base of pectoral fins (Ref. 6885).
A row of strong, sharp spines along the mid-dorsal line from a point behind the eyes by less than the interorbital width to the first dorsal fin and continued beyond it with a single spine between the two dorsal fins; large spines on the shoulder girdle; a row of small spines on the inner edge of the orbit; a cluster of moderate spines along the edge of the pectoral fin from its tip to the snout, large spines in males (Ref. 6885). Dorsal fins small and well back on tail; caudal fin very small; anal fin absent; pectorals broad, attached to snout and incorporated with body; pelvic fins large and deeply notched (Ref. 6885). A horizontal fleshy ridge from either side of ventral surface of tail, more prominent posteriorly (Ref. 6885). Grayish brown, numerous dark spots of various sizes scattered on body, a weakly marked eye spot frequently present at base of pectoral fins (Ref. 6885).
Biology
Oviparous, 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, 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=16368;
shark-references Species-ID=16368;
Parasites (arranged by Jürgen Pollerspöck)
Cestoda
Copepoda
Cestoda
- Acanthobothrium brachyacanthum Riser, 1955 [16383] [16175] [16448] [28741]
- Echeneibothrium macrascum Riser, 1955 [16383]
- Echeneibothrium octorchis Riser, 1955 [16383]
- Grillotia musculara (Hart, 1936) Dollfus, 1942 [7411]
- Pinguicollum pinguicollum (Sleggs, 1927) [16383] [21248]
- Rockacestus radioductus (Kay, 1942) [16383]
Copepoda
- Eudactylina similis Scott, 1902 [16606]
