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Pavoraja umbrosa Last, Mallick & Yearsley, 2008 Dusky skate |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| 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. | |||
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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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||