Zanobatus schoenleinii

(Müller & Henle, 1841)


Striped panray
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rhinopristiformes Zanobatidae

Reference of the original description
Müller, J. & Henle, F.G.J. (1841)
Systematische Beschreibung der Plagiostomen. Berlin, Veit, pp. 1–200

Image of the original description

Zanobatus schoenleinii (Müller & Henle, 1838)

Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Platyrhina schoenleini, Platyrhina schoenleinii, Platyrhina schönleinii, Platyrhinoidis atlantica, Zanobatus atlantica, Zanobatus atlanticus, Zanobatus schoenleini, Zanobatus schoenleinni, Zanobatus (Platyrhina) schoenlein, Zanobatus (Platyrhina) schoenleini

Types
Zanobatus schoenleinii
Holotype: ZMB: 4617


Description :


Citation: Zanobatus schoenleinii (Müller & Henle, 1841): 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
deu \(T\) Geigenrochen, spa Raja de Altura, fra \(T\) Raie ronde, fra \(T\) Raie tigrée, eng Striped panray, por Arraia, por Raia-de-altura, por Raia-do-alto

Distribution
Eastern Central Atlantic: Morocco to Gulf of Guinea. Record from India seems doubtful. Source: www.gbif.org

Human uses
fisheries: commercial

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]. Occurs in shallow coastal waters to moderate depth, over sandy and sandy-muddy bottoms. Feeds on mollusks and other benthic invertebrates.

Size / Weight / Age
100.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 6513))

Habitat
demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 100 m [17657]

Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=7546;

Parasites (arranged by Jürgen Pollerspöck)
Cestoda