Neoraja carolinensis

Mceachran & Stehmann, 1984

Carolina pygmy skate
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Rajidae

Reference of the original description

McEachran, J.D. & Stehmann, M. (1984)
A new species of skate, Neoraja carolinensis, from off the southeastern United States (Elasmobranchii: Rajoidei). Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington, 97(4), 724–735

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Types
Neoraja carolinensis
Holotype: ZMH: 25169 (old: ISH 3650-1979); Paratype: USNM: 265014 (old: TCWC 2740.1); USNM: 265013 (old: TCWC 2725.1); ZMH: 25168 (old: ISH 3640-1979 a+b); ZMH: 25167 (old: ISH 3559-1979);

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Citation: Neoraja carolinensis Mceachran & Stehmann, 1984: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 04/2024

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Common names
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Carolina pygmy skate

Short Description
Anterior lobe of pelvic fin nearly as long or longer than posterior lobe of fin; dorsal surface of tail without distinct cross-bars; abdominal area uniformly dark colored and sharply marked off from light interbranchial and cloacal regions [3835].

Distribution
Western Central Atlantic: continental slope off the southeastern USA.

Biology
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk [733].

Size / Weight / Age
28.5 cm TL (male/unsexed; [3835])

Habitat
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 695 - 1010 m [3835]

Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=4106;