Dipturus johannisdavisi (Alcock, 1899)
Travancore skate
photo by Mullasseri, S.

Family:  Rajidae (Skates)
Max. size:  54 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 220 - 660 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden and Travancore coast in India. Questionably from near Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits upper continental slope (Ref. 114953). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 April 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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