| Family: |
Arhynchobatidae (Softnose skates) |
| Max. size: |
36.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 360 - 731 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: off New South Wales, eastern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A demersal species found on upper continental slope. Males reaches maturity at ca. 32-35 cm TL, smallest juvenile 8cm TL. Discarded bycatch of local trawl fisheries (Ref. 114953) |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 May 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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