African ray
Raja mauritaniensis
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African ray (Raja mauritaniensis) is a marine fish of the family Rajidae (Skates), in the order Rajiformes. Maximum recorded length is 80 cm. Its recorded depth range is 50–400 m.
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The African ray (Raja mauritaniensis) is a saltwater skate reaching up to 80 cm in length. It inhabits sandy and muddy seafloors in the eastern Atlantic off the African coast and belongs to the family Rajidae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 80,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 50-400m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Rajiformes (Skates) |
| Familie | Rajidae (Skates) |
| Arten | Raja mauritaniensis |
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