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Dentiraja confusa (Last, 2008) |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Rajidae (Skates) | |||
| Max. size: | 64.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); 69.5 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 18 - 390 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean and Southwest Pacific: off south-eastern Australia | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits continental shelf at 20-120 m, rarely found deeper to 390 m. Feeds mainly on crabs, shrimps and other benthic crustaceans. Reproduces throughout the year and reaches maturity at 5-6 years (Ref. 114953). Lengths of adolescent males varied from 41.5-53.4 cm TL, adult males from 49.8-64.9 cm TL; smallest juvenile 22.0 cm TL. Egg cases were observed to be about 5.6-6.9 cm long with a maximum width of about 4.5-5.3 cm TL (Ref. 75648). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 18 February 2015 (A2bd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||