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Leucoraja pristispina Last, Stehmann & Séret, 2008
Accepted name
Check Catalog of Fishes: Genus: Leucoraja; Species: pristispina; Original reference
  Current accepted name :   
Yes
  Status details:   
senior synonym, original combination
  Status ref. :   
  Comment :   
  Etymology of Generic name : 
 
Greek, leykos = white + Latin, raja = a fish, Raja sp. (Ref. 45335).
Etymology of specific name : 
 
Name from Greek 'pristis' for saw and the Latin 'spina' for thorn or backbone, refers to the rows of thorns on the midline of the disc and tail.
  Status in Catalogue of Life:   
Accepted name
 
 
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