Family: |
Arhynchobatidae (Softnose skates) |
Max. size: |
78.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); 36.2 cm WD (female) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 150 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: off the east coast of Brazil (Ref. 8630) from Cabo Frio southwards to Argentina (Ref. 57911). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 July 2019 (A2bd) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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