| Family: |
Rajidae (Skates) |
| Max. size: |
40.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); 49.5 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 179 - 298 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: off northwestern Australia (Ref. 114953). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on outer continental shelf and upper slope (Ref. 114953). Length of one adolescent male 29.9 cm TL; males mature at 37.6-40.7 cm TL; smallest juvenile at 23.5 cm TL (Ref. 75645). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 April 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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