Author: (Cadenat, 1960)
FBname: Violet skate
Comments: Occurs in deeper slope waters (Ref. 4426).  Feeds on benthic fishes, shrimps and crabs (Ref. 27637, Ref. 114953).  Oviparous (Ref. 50449).  Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). Males reaches maturity at ca. 101 cm TL (Ref. 114953).