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Dipturus macrocauda
(Ishiyama, 1955)
Bigtail skate
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Rajidae
Reference of the original description
Studies on the rays and skates belonging to the family Rajidae, found in Japan and adjacent regions. 6. Raja macrocauda, a new skate. Journal of the Shimonoseki College of Fisheries, 4(1), 43–51
Studies on the rays and skates belonging to the family Rajidae, found in Japan and adjacent regions. 6. Raja macrocauda, a new skate. Journal of the Shimonoseki College of Fisheries, 4(1), 43–51
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Dipturus macrocaudus, Raja macrocauda, Raja (Dipturus) macrocauda, Raja (Tengujei) macrocauda
Dipturus macrocaudus, Raja macrocauda, Raja (Dipturus) macrocauda, Raja (Tengujei) macrocauda
Description :
Citation: Dipturus macrocauda (Ishiyama, 1955): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 08/2025
Common names
Bigtail skate
Bigtail skate
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]. Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell [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]. Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell [17086].
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=2014;
fishbase ID=22551
shark-references Species-ID=2014;
fishbase ID=22551
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