Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
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Maximum longevity: 26 years (wild)
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- Joao Pedro de Magalhaes
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- de Magalhaes, J. P.
Life Cycle
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Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk (Ref. 50449).
Biology
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Occurs on sandy and muddy bottoms of outer continental shelf and upper slope, also found at shallower depth 20m. Feeds mainly on bony fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 114953). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205); egg cases ca. 20-30 cm long (Ref. 114953). Reaches maturity at ca. 13 years (Ref. 114953).
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- Cristina V. Garilao
