| Family: |
Rajidae (Skates) |
| Max. size: |
112.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); 128 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 486 - 1049 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific to Southwest Pacific: Queensland to Tasmania (Australia) (Ref. 114953). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs on the continental slope off tropical and temperate eastern Australia (Ref. 75647). Adults mainly feed on bony fishes (Ref. 114953). Lengths of adolescent males recorded 108.1-112.2 cm TL, smallest juvenile 25.2 cm TL (Ref. 75647). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 April 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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