Rhinoraja obtusa

(Gill & Townsend, 1897)


Blunt skate
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Arhynchobatidae

Reference of the original description
Gill, T. & Townsend, C.H. (1897)
Diagnoses of new species of fishes found in Bering Sea. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington, 11, 231–234

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Types
Rhinoraja obtusa
Holotype: USNM: 48763


Description :


Citation: Rhinoraja obtusa (Gill & Townsend, 1897): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024

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Common names
eng Blunt skate

Distribution
Pacific Ocean: Bering Sea.

Biology
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk [733].

Habitat
demersal; marine

Remarks
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