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Cruriraja atlantis Bigelow & Schroeder, 1948 Cuban legskate |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Gurgesiellidae (Pygmy skates) | |||
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| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 512 - 778 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Florida, USA to northern Cuba. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Large width interspace between first and second dorsal fins. Upper surface pale brown disc without definite markings. Lower surface whitish or yellowish. Tail pale dusky below (Ref. 6902). | |||
| Biology: | Deep water species (Ref. 6902). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 June 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||