Pavoraja arenaria Last, Mallick & Yearsley, 2008
Sandy skate

Family:  Arhynchobatidae (Softnose skates)
Max. size:  34.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 192 - 712 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southwestern Australia (Ref. 114953).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A demersal species found on outher continental shelf and upper slope. Males reaches maturity at ca. 29-33 cm TL. Life history unknown (Ref. 114953).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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