Dentiraja falloargus (Last, 2008)
False Argus skate

Family:  Rajidae (Skates)
Max. size:  45 cm TL (male/unsexed); 49.1 cm TL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 60 - 256 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: off north-western Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits outer continental shelf and upper slope (Ref. 114953). Lengths of adolescent males varied from 32.5-37.5 cm TL, with smallest juvenile at 21.9 cm TL (Ref. 75648).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 April 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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