Catalog of Fishes
literature references
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Rajella fuliginea
(BIGELOW & SCHROEDER, 1954)
Sooty skate
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Rajidae
Reference of the original description
A new family, a new genus, and two new species of batoid fishes from the Gulf of Mexico. Breviora, 24: 1-16
A new family, a new genus, and two new species of batoid fishes from the Gulf of Mexico. Breviora, 24: 1-16
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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Malacoraja fuliginea, Raja fuliginea
Malacoraja fuliginea, Raja fuliginea
Types
Rajella fuliginea
Rajella fuliginea
Description:
Citation: Rajella fuliginea (BIGELOW & SCHROEDER, 1954): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 05/2013
Common names
Sooty skate
Sooty skate
Distribution
Western Atlantic: French Guiana.
Western Atlantic: French Guiana.
Biology
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk [733]. Distinct pairing with embrace. Young may tend to follow large objects, such as their mother [17086].
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk [733]. Distinct pairing with embrace. Young may tend to follow large objects, such as their mother [17086].
