Trophic Strategy
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Found in continental shelves and upper slopes. Feeds mainly on small benthic animals. Also in Ref. 9137.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Found in continental shelves and upper slopes (Ref. 9904, 11230); shelf edge, 60-550 m (Ref. 11230). Feeds mainly on small benthic animals (Ref. 637). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are encased in horny shells (Ref. 205). Used in Chinese medicine (Ref. 12166). Caught with bottom trawls but utilization uncertain except as fish balls (kamaboko) in Japan (Ref. 9904).
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli