| Family: |
Arhynchobatidae (Softnose skates) |
| Max. size: |
37 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 450 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: off northeastern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Bottom-dweller that feeds on invertebrates. Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). Males reaches maturity at ca. 35 cm TL (Ref. 114953). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 May 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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