| Family: |
Gurgesiellidae (Pygmy skates) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 274 - 511 m |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: in tropical waters, with one record from off Tanzania (Ref. 31308) and another from the Andaman Sea (Ref. 26282). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Holotype taken from a depth of 511 m (Ref. 26282). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 31308). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 April 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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