Rajella kukujevi

(Dolganov, 1985)


Mid-Atlantic skate
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Rajidae

Reference of the original description
Dolganov, V.N. (1985)
Raja (Rajella) kukujevi sp. n. (Elasmobranchii, Rajidae) from the North-Atlantic Ridge. (in russian) Zoologichesky Zhurnal, 64(2), 304–307

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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Raja kukujevi, Raja (Rajella) kukujevi

Types
Rajella kukujevi
Holotype: ZIN: 46195;


Description :


Citation: Rajella kukujevi (Dolganov, 1985): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 04/2024

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Rajella kukujevi (Dolganov, 1985), © Alexei Orlov
Common names
eng Mid-Atlantic skate

Distribution
Northeast Atlantic: known from the type locality, 49°50"quot;N, 29°33"quot;W., first records: 2012: female, 729 mm TL, 420 DW, Le Danois Bank, (El Cachucho) 43°54'32''N–04°48'49''W, depth 1238 m; Specimen 2: Male, 568 mm TL, 328 mm DW, Llanes Canyon, 43°41'64''N–04°22'72''W, depth 1171 m, North-Eastern Atlantic (Cantabrian Sea) [15200];

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

Habitat
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 750 - 800 m [4625]

Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=5864;