Family: |
Rajidae (Skates) |
Max. size: |
31.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); 32.6 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 27 - 54 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: restricted distribution off southern Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits inner continental shelf (Ref. 114953). Males observed to be adolescent at 25.1 cm TL, mature at 28.9-31.6 cm TL, with smallest juvenile at 17.4 cm TL (Ref. 75646). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 April 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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