Family: |
Arhynchobatidae (Softnose skates) |
Max. size: |
27.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 405 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: off Queensland, Australia (Ref. 114953). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A demersal species found on continental slope. Lengths of smallest mature male 27 cm TL, smallest postnatal juvenile 8 cm TL. Life history unknown (Ref. 114953). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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