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Rajella kukujevi (Dolganov, 1985) Mid-Atlantic skate |
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photo by
Orlov, A. |
| Family: | Rajidae (Skates) | |||
| Max. size: | 84 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 750 - 2191 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: known from the type locality, 49°50'N, 29°33'W. | |||
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| Biology: | Holotype taken from a depth between 750 and 800 m (Ref. 26282). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 May 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||