Family: |
Rajidae (Skates) |
Max. size: |
84 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 750 - 2191 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: known from the type locality, 49°50'N, 29°33'W. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Holotype taken from a depth between 750 and 800 m (Ref. 26282). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 May 2023 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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