Family: |
Rajidae (Skates) |
Max. size: |
30.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 900 - 1640 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: off Gabon and northwestern Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in deeper slope waters. Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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