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African pygmy skate

Neoraja stehmanni

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Longitud Máxima
37,599998474121094 cm
Rango de Profundidad
102-1025m
Familia

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The African pygmy skate (Neoraja stehmanni) is a small saltwater ray reaching about 37.6 cm in length. Like other skates, it has a flattened, disc-shaped body and inhabits sandy or muddy seafloors off the African coast.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 37,599998474121094 cm
Rango de Profundidad 102-1025m

Habitat & Distribution

Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
102-1025m
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Taxonomy

Orden Rajiformes (Skates)
Familia Rajidae (Skates)
Especies Neoraja stehmanni

Preguntas Frecuentes

How big does African pygmy skate get?
African pygmy skate can grow up to 37.599998474121094 cm long.
What family does African pygmy skate belong to?
African pygmy skate (Neoraja stehmanni) belongs to the family Rajidae (Skates) in the order Rajiformes (Skates).

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