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Neoraja africana (Stehmann & Séret, 1983) West African pygmy skate |
| Family: | Rajidae (Skates) | |||
| Max. size: | 30.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 900 - 1640 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: off Gabon and northwestern Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in deeper slope waters. Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||