Family: |
Rajidae (Skates) |
Max. size: |
46 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in shallow water over soft substrate (Ref. 13710). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 February 2017 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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