Hexatrygon bickelli

Hexatrygon bickelli Heemstra and Smith, 1980 is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Hexatrygonidae (order Myliobatiformes).

Taxonomy. The scientific name Hexatrygon bickelli Heemstra and Smith, 1980 places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Myliobatiformes, Hexatrygon bickelli exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Hexatrygonidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Hexatrygonidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.