Family: |
Arhynchobatidae (Softnose skates) |
Max. size: |
55.2 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 970 - 1100 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines. Eastern Indian Ocean: western Australia (Ref. 114953) |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Bottom-dweller that feeds on invertebrates. Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). Males reaches maturity at ca. 50cm TL (Ref. 114953). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 May 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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