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


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