Neoraja carolinensis McEachran & Stehmann, 1984
Carolina pygmy skate
photo by FAO

Family:  Rajidae (Skates)
Max. size:  28.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 695 - 1010 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: continental slope off the southeastern USA.
Diagnosis:  Anterior lobe of pelvic fin nearly as long or longer than posterior lobe of fin; dorsal surface of tail without distinct cross-bars; abdominal area uniformly dark colored and sharply marked off from light interbranchial and cloacal regions (Ref. 31400).
Biology:  Found in the continental slope (Ref. 31400). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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