Malacoraja obscura Carvalho, Gomes & Gadig, 2005
Brazilian soft skate
photo by Gomes, U.L.

Family:  Rajidae (Skates)
Max. size:  68 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 808 - 1105 m
Distribution:  Southwestern Atlantic: continental slope of southeastern Brazil, off the states of Espirito Santo (19°39' S, 38°38' W) and Rio de Janeiro (21°46' S, 39°53' W).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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