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Gurgesiella atlantica (Bigelow & Schroeder, 1962) Atlantic pygmy skate |
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photo by
Ramjohn, D.D. |
| Family: | Gurgesiellidae (Pygmy skates) | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 374 - 480 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Caribbean Sea to Brazil. | |||
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| Biology: | Width 19.6 cm (Ref. 13608). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 July 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||