Rajella kukujevi (Dolganov, 1985) Mid-Atlantic skate |
photo by
Orlov, A. |
Family: | Rajidae (Skates) | |||
Max. size: | 84 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 750 - 2191 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: known from the type locality, 49°50'N, 29°33'W. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Holotype taken from a depth between 750 and 800 m (Ref. 26282). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 November 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |