Family: |
Rajidae (Skates) |
Max. size: |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 200 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California and Costa Rica to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 06 February 2019 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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