| Family: |
Rajidae (Skates) |
| Max. size: |
56.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 860 - 1500 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean and Southwest Pacific: New South Wales to Great Australian Bight (Australia) (Ref. 114953). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A benthic species on continental slope (Ref. 114953). Observed to be still a juvenile at 49.5 cm TL, smallest at 16.7 cm TL, adult males 52.1-56.1 cm TL (Ref. 75644). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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