| Family: |
Gurgesiellidae (Pygmy skates) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 512 - 778 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Florida, USA to northern Cuba. |
| Diagnosis: |
Large width interspace between first and second dorsal fins. Upper surface pale brown disc without definite markings. Lower surface whitish or yellowish. Tail pale dusky below (Ref. 6902). |
| Biology: |
Deep water species (Ref. 6902). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 June 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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