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Rhynchobatus palpebratus Compagno & Last, 2008 Eyebrow wedgefish |
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photo by
Devarapalli, P. |
| Family: | Rhinidae (Wedgefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 262 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 61 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Eastern Indian Ocean and South-West Pacific; northern Australia and Papua New Guinea (Ref. 114953). | |||
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| Biology: | A poorly known benthic species that occurs in shallow water on the continental shelf. Presumably feeds on bottom-dwelling fishes and crustaceans. Males sexually mature at 103 cm TL (Ref. 114953). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 03 December 2018 (A2bd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||