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Bathyraja pallida (Forster, 1967) Pale ray |
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photo by
Orlov, A. |
| 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. | |||
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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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||