Pavoraja umbrosa Last, Mallick & Yearsley, 2008 Dusky skate |
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. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
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 |