| Family: |
Rajidae (Skates) |
| Max. size: |
79.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 90.4 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 330 - 730 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-west Pacific: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs mainly on the upper continental slope, but also known to be found at 155-1050 m depths (Ref. 114953). Adolescent males varied from 64.9 - 72.1 cm TL; smallest juvenile 13.4 cm TL. Egg cases described are about 9.3 - 10.7 cm long with a maximum width of about 5.1 - 5.7 cm (Ref. 75648). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 20 February 2015 (A2bd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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