| Rajidae (Skates) |
| 28.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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bathydemersal; marine; depth range 695 - 1010 m |
| Western Central Atlantic: continental slope off the southeastern USA. |
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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). |
| Found in the continental slope (Ref. 31400). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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