| Family: |
Arhynchobatidae (Softnose skates) |
| Max. size: |
160 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 2400 - 2950 m |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic: known from 3 specimens from the northern Bay of Biscay but distribution no doubt wider. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A very rare species found on lower parts of continental slope and on adjacent deep-sea plains (Ref. 3167). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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