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Dipturus canutus Last, 2008 Grey skate |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Rajidae (Skates) | |||
| Max. size: | 79.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 90.4 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 330 - 730 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-west Pacific: Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs mainly on the upper continental slope, but also known to be found at 155-1050 m depths (Ref. 114953). Adolescent males varied from 64.9 - 72.1 cm TL; smallest juvenile 13.4 cm TL. Egg cases described are about 9.3 - 10.7 cm long with a maximum width of about 5.1 - 5.7 cm (Ref. 75648). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 20 February 2015 (A2bd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||