Dipturus chinensis (Basilewsky, 1855)
Dipturus chinensis
photo by Yang, N.-S.

Family:  Rajidae (Skates)
Max. size:  68 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 15 years
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: China to Japan, including Taiwan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Commonly found on inner continental shelf. Biology poorly known (Ref. 114953).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 02 September 2019 (A2cd) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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