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Fenestraja sinusmexicanus (Bigelow & Schroeder, 1950) Gulf skate |
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FAO |
| Family: | Gurgesiellidae (Pygmy skates) | |||
| Max. size: | 37.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 311 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Rostral cartilage short. Tail long and thorny. Short interspace between its two dorsal fin. Pale coloration of dorsal fins. Upper surface brownish purple. Lower surface plain yellowish white (Ref. 6902). | |||
| Biology: | Deep water species (Ref. 6902). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 June 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||