D. A. Ebert, J. Alfaro-Shigueto, X. Velez-Zuazo, M. Pajuelo, and J.C. Mangel, 2022
Bathyraja chapmani, commonly known as Chapman's skate, is a species of deep-sea skate in the family Arhynchobatidae. This species was described in 2022 by D.A. Ebert, J. Alfaro-Shigueto, X. Velez-Zuazo, M. Pajuelo, and J.C. Mangel.[1]
This species reaches a length of 113.0cm (44.5in).[2]
Distinctive features
This large species has a rhombic disc with a uniform black-to-chocolate or dark-plumbrown coloration, notably the same on both dorsal and ventral surfaces. It also has an irregular spotted pattern on both dorsal and ventral surfaces.
Found in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, specifically off the coast of Lima, Peru.
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1,714 metres (5,620ft). They inhabit deep-water environments.
Etymology
The genus name Bathyraja is derived from Greek, with "bathys" meaning deep and Latin "raja" meaning a ray. The species name "chapmani" is in honor of Demian Chapman, the Senior Scientist & Director, at the Center for Shark Research, at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida, USA, for his contributions to shark and ray conservation and research.[3]
Biology
Diet
Feeds on small invertebrates and other marine organisms.
Reproduction
Information on their reproductive behavior is limited, but they are known to produce eggs.
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