Dipturus gigas

(Ishiyama, 1958)


Giant skate
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Rajidae

Reference of the original description
Ishiyama, R. (1958)
Studies on the rajid fishes (Rajidae) found in the waters around Japan. Journal of the Shimonoseki College of Fisheries, 7(2/3), 193–394

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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Raja gigas, Raja (Dipturus) gigas, Raja (Tengujei) gigas

Types
Dipturus gigas
Paratype: CAS: 23173 MCZ: 40292


Description :


Citation: Dipturus gigas (Ishiyama, 1958): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 03/2024

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Egg capsule of Dipturus gigas, MTUF 26175, 220.0 x 140.0 mm © Hajime Ishihara, Japan
Common names
eng Giant skate

Distribution
Western Pacific: Japan, the East China Sea, and the Philippines. Source: www.gbif.org

Biology
Oviparous (Ref. 9908). Distinct pairing with embrace. Young may tend to follow large objects, such as their mother [17086]. Feeds on invertebrates and bony fishes.

Size / Weight / Age
140 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 41299))

Habitat
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 400 m (Ref. 41299)

Remarks
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