Rhinoptera brasiliensis
Müller, 1836
Ticon cownose ray
Classification: Elasmobranchii Myliobatiformes Rhinopteridae
Reference of the original description
Vergleichende Anatomie der Myxinoiden, der Cyclostomen mit durchbohrtem Gaumen. Erster Theil. Osteologie und Myologie. Abhandlungen der Königlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin, 1834, 65–340
Vergleichende Anatomie der Myxinoiden, der Cyclostomen mit durchbohrtem Gaumen. Erster Theil. Osteologie und Myologie. Abhandlungen der Königlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin, 1834, 65–340
Image of the original description
Rhinoptera brasiliensis Müller, 1836
Rhinoptera brasiliensis Müller, 1836
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Raja brasiliensis, Rhinoptera aff. brasiliensis, Rhinoptera cf. brasiliensis
Raja brasiliensis, Rhinoptera aff. brasiliensis, Rhinoptera cf. brasiliensis
Types
Rhinoptera brasiliensis
Holotype: MNHN: 3476;
Raja brasiliensis
Holotype: ZSM: (old collection) lost in WW II;
Rhinoptera brasiliensis
Holotype: MNHN: 3476;
Raja brasiliensis
Holotype: ZSM: (old collection) lost in WW II;
Description :
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Rhinoptera brasiliensis Müller, 1836; Size (cm): 63.5, Brazil, Macaé, Rio de Janeiro © Marcelo Vianna, Laboratório de Biologia e Tecnologia Pesqueira, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Rhinoptera brasiliensis Müller, 1836; Size (cm): 63.5, Brazil, Macaé, Rio de Janeiro © Marcelo Vianna, Laboratório de Biologia e Tecnologia Pesqueira, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Common names
Gavilán ticón, Mourine ticon, Brazilian cow-nose ray, Ticon cownose ray, Arraia-ticonha, Ticonha
Gavilán ticón, Mourine ticon, Brazilian cow-nose ray, Ticon cownose ray, Arraia-ticonha, Ticonha
Short Description
Median row of teeth is wider transversely to their lengths. Upper jaw has 9 series of teeth. Brown above, brownish white below. Darker towards the tips of the pectorals [199].
Median row of teeth is wider transversely to their lengths. Upper jaw has 9 series of teeth. Brown above, brownish white below. Darker towards the tips of the pectorals [199].
Distribution
Southwest Atlantic. Validity of this species questioned in Compagno"quot;s 1999 checklist [529]. Source: www.gbif.org
Southwest Atlantic. Validity of this species questioned in Compagno"quot;s 1999 checklist [529]. Source: www.gbif.org
Human uses
fisheries: minor commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
fisheries: minor commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
Biology
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 [733].
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 [733].
Habitat
demersal; marine
demersal; marine
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=6060;
shark-references Species-ID=6060;
Parasites (arranged by Jürgen Pollerspöck)
Cestoda
Cestoda