Arhynchobatidae (Softnose skates) |
342 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 750 - 2000 m |
Eastern Central Atlantic: Mauritania to Gabon. |
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Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
RMNH 29378 + 29377 (nearly full-termed male embryo 25.9 cm TL with, 24.4 cm TL w/o tail filament + its egg capsules); SE off Boa Vista, Cape Verde Is.; TYDEMAN CANCAP VI expedition, sta. 6.055; 1450-2200m; 11.VI.1982 (Ref. 11284). |
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