| Family: |
Rajidae (Skates) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed); 49.1 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 60 - 256 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: off north-western Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits outer continental shelf and upper slope (Ref. 114953). Lengths of adolescent males varied from 32.5-37.5 cm TL, with smallest juvenile at 21.9 cm TL (Ref. 75648). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 April 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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