West African pygmy skate

Neoraja africana

Up to forty five thorns line the dorsal midline

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Medium

West African pygmy skate is a marine fish recorded from ocean habitats. A concise clue to the species is: Up to forty five thorns line the dorsal midline.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Skates
Family: Rajidae
Genus: Neoraja
Maximum length: 30.4 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic: off Gabon and northwestern Africa.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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