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Cruriraja atlantis
Bigelow & Schroeder, 1948
Atlantic leg skate
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Gurgesiellidae
Reference of the original description
New genera and species of batoid fishes. Journal of Marine Research, 7, 543–566
New genera and species of batoid fishes. Journal of Marine Research, 7, 543–566
Image of the original description
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Description :
Citation: Cruriraja atlantis Bigelow & Schroeder, 1948: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 04/2024
Common names
Atlantic Legskate, Atlantic leg skate, Cuban legskate
Atlantic Legskate, Atlantic leg skate, Cuban legskate
Short Description
Large width interspace between first and second dorsal fins. Upper surface pale brown disc without definite markings. Lower surface whitish or yellowish. Tail pale dusky below [199].
Large width interspace between first and second dorsal fins. Upper surface pale brown disc without definite markings. Lower surface whitish or yellowish. Tail pale dusky below [199].
Biology
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk [733]. Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell [17086].
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk [733]. Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell [17086].
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=1672;
shark-references Species-ID=1672;
