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Rajella bigelowi
(Stehmann, 1978)
Bigelow's ray
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Rajidae
Reference of the original description
Raja „bathyphila“, eine Doppelart des Subgenus Rajella: Wiederbeschreibung von R. bathyphila Holt & Byrne, 1908 und Raja bigelowi spec. nov. (Pisces, Rajiformes, Rajidae). Archiv für Fischereiwissenschaft, 29(1/2), 23–58
Raja „bathyphila“, eine Doppelart des Subgenus Rajella: Wiederbeschreibung von R. bathyphila Holt & Byrne, 1908 und Raja bigelowi spec. nov. (Pisces, Rajiformes, Rajidae). Archiv für Fischereiwissenschaft, 29(1/2), 23–58
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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Raja bigelowi, Raja (Rajella) bigelowi
Raja bigelowi, Raja (Rajella) bigelowi
Types
Rajella bigelowi
Holotype: USNM: 218284; Paratype: BMNH: 1979.7.24.4 (ex GMNHZ 1977-170-11); MOM: not cat.; USNM: 35584; USNM: 35591; USNM: 38210; USNM: 148269; USNM: 148276; USNM: 218273; USNM: 218285; ZMH: 25253 (old: ISH 970-1973 a+b); ZMH: 25252 (old: ISH 969-1973); ZMH: 25251 (old: ISH 148-1974);
Rajella bigelowi
Holotype: USNM: 218284; Paratype: BMNH: 1979.7.24.4 (ex GMNHZ 1977-170-11); MOM: not cat.; USNM: 35584; USNM: 35591; USNM: 38210; USNM: 148269; USNM: 148276; USNM: 218273; USNM: 218285; ZMH: 25253 (old: ISH 970-1973 a+b); ZMH: 25252 (old: ISH 969-1973); ZMH: 25251 (old: ISH 148-1974);
Description :
Citation: Rajella bigelowi (Stehmann, 1978): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 10/2025
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Egg capsule of Rajella bigelowi, TCWC 2720-1, 53.0 x 29.9 mm © Hajime Ishihara, Japan
Egg capsule of Rajella bigelowi, TCWC 2720-1, 53.0 x 29.9 mm © Hajime Ishihara, Japan
Common names
Raya de Bigelow, 
Raie de Bigelow, 
Bigelow"s ray, Bigelow"s skate, 
Arraia, Raia
Raya de Bigelow, Raie de Bigelow, Bigelow"s ray, Bigelow"s skate, Arraia, Raia
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Rockall Trough along Ireland, northern Bay of Biscay, northern Morocco and Azores, off Rio de Oro (Western Sahara) and Conakry (Guinea). Western Atlantic: Grand Banks off Newfoundland, Canada southward to northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Distribution probably much wider in deep water. Source: www.gbif.org
Eastern Atlantic: Rockall Trough along Ireland, northern Bay of Biscay, northern Morocco and Azores, off Rio de Oro (Western Sahara) and Conakry (Guinea). Western Atlantic: Grand Banks off Newfoundland, Canada southward to northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Distribution probably much wider in deep water. Source: www.gbif.org
Biology
Oviparous [7182]. 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 [7182]. 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].
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=5857;
shark-references Species-ID=5857;
Parasites (arranged by Jürgen Pollerspöck)
Cestoda
Cestoda
