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). | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 July 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |