Family: |
Rajidae (Skates) |
Max. size: |
75 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 800 - 1360 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Chile (Ref. 27540). Southwest Atlantic: off Brazil (Ref. 86346). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Holotype taken from a depth of 1200 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: 09 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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