Family: |
Rajidae (Skates) |
Max. size: |
77.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 239 - 695 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: off eastern Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on upper continental slope (Ref. 114953). Lengths of juvenile males ranged between 23.3-34.3 cm TL, smallest juvenile 20.4 cm TL (Ref. 75649). Males reached maturity at ca. 63 cm TL (Ref. 114953). |
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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