Bathyraja magellanica (Philippi, 1902) Magellan skate |
photo by
Lloris, D. |
Family: | Arhynchobatidae (Softnose skates) | |||
Max. size: | 67 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: known from the type locality; Magellan Strait, Chile to Argentina (Ref. 58839). | |||
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Biology: | Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 February 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |