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Dipturus ecuadoriensis (Beebe & Tee-Van, 1941) Ecuador skate |
| Family: | Rajidae (Skates) | |||
| Max. size: | 39 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: known from the type locality, San Helena Bay, Ecuador. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | A demersal species with unknown depth distribution but presumably inhabits outer continental shelf and/or upper slope (Ref. 114953). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). Length of specimen (39 cm TL) was based on a young male observed to have developed state of thorn patches on pectoral fins, and presumambly approaching maturity (Ref. 114953). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 February 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||