Dipturus ecuadoriensis (lat.) - a species of cartilaginous fish of the rhombus family of rays of the order of stingrays. They live in the tropical waters of the southeastern Pacific Ocean . Their large, flattened pectoral fins form a rhombus disk with a pointed snout. The maximum recorded length is 39.3 cm [1] [2] [3] .
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Dipturus ecuadoriensis ( Beebe & Tee-Van , 1941) |
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- Raja steindachneri Tortonese, 1939
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Not enough data IUCN Data Deficient : 63136 |
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The species was first scientifically described in 1941 [4] . The species is named for its geographical habitat.
These demersal slopes are endemic to the waters washing Ecuador [3] .
The wide and flat pectoral fins of these rays form a rhombic disk with a triangular elongated snout and rounded edges. On the ventral side of the disc are 5 gill slits, nostrils and mouth. On the long tail there are lateral folds. These skates have 2 reduced dorsal fins and a reduced caudal fin [1] .
The maximum recorded length is 39.3 cm [3] .
Like other rhombic, these stingrays lay eggs enclosed in a rigid horn capsule with protrusions at the ends. Embryos feed exclusively on yolk [2] .
Do not represent commercial value. Data for the assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature of the conservation status of the species are insufficient [3] .
