The first confirmed cases of full albinism in rajid species

Three albino skate specimens (Rajidae) were captured from the North Sea and English Channel between 2008 and 2011. Using DNA barcoding (COI gene) and morphometric analyses, species were identified as a spotted ray Raja montagui, a blonde ray Raja brachyura and a thornback ray Raja clavata. This find...

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Published in:Journal of fish biology 2013-04, Vol.82 (4), p.1433-1440
Main Authors: Ball, R. E., Jones, C. S., Lynghammar, A., Noble, L. R., Griffiths, A. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agnatha. Pisces
Albinism
albino
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
DNA barcode
DNA Barcoding, Taxonomic
elasmobranch
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Male
Marine
North Sea
Pigmentation - genetics
Pigmentation - physiology
Raja brachyura
Raja clavata
Raja montagui
Rajidae
Rajiformes
ray
skate
Skates (Fish) - genetics
Skates (Fish) - physiology
Vertebrates: general zoology, morphology, phylogeny, systematics, cytogenetics, geographical distribution
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Summary:Three albino skate specimens (Rajidae) were captured from the North Sea and English Channel between 2008 and 2011. Using DNA barcoding (COI gene) and morphometric analyses, species were identified as a spotted ray Raja montagui, a blonde ray Raja brachyura and a thornback ray Raja clavata. This finding represents the first record of full albinism (a lack of skin and retinal pigmentation) in rajid species.
ISSN:0022-1112
1095-8649
DOI:10.1111/jfb.12072