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Malacoraja obscura Carvalho, Gomes & Gadig, 2005 Brazilian soft skate |
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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 | |||