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Rostroraja bahamensis (Bigelow & Schroeder, 1965) Bahama skate |
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FAO |
| Family: | Rajidae (Skates) | |||
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| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 388 - 412 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: known from the type locality, off northwestern part of Little Bahama Bank, Bahamas. | |||
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| Biology: | Holotype taken from a depth between 388 and 412 m (Ref. 26282). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 January 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||