Carolina Pygmy Skate

Anterior lobe of pelvic fin nearly as long or longer than posterior lobe of fin; dorsal surface of tail without distinct cross-bars; abdominal area uniformly dark colored and sharply marked off from light interbranchial and cloacal regions (Ref. 31400).

Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk (Ref. 50449).

Found in the continental slope (Ref. 31400). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205).