Leucoraja virginica

(Mceachran, 1977)

Virginia skate
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Rajidae

Reference of the original description

McEachran, J.D. (1977)
Variation in Raja garmani and the status of Raja lentiginosa (Pisces: Rajidae). Bulletin of Marine Science, 27(3), 423–439

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Types
Leucoraja virginica
Holotype: MCZ: 34762; Paratype: MCZ: 36315; VIMS: 1370;

Description :

Citation: Leucoraja virginica (Mceachran, 1977): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 11/2024

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Common names
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Virginia skate

Distribution
Northwest Atlantic.

Habitat
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 104 - 117 m (Ref. 58018)

Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=3498;