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Dipturus melanospilus Last, White & Pogonoski, 2008 Blacktip skate |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Rajidae (Skates) | |||
| Max. size: | 77.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 239 - 695 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: off eastern Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on upper continental slope (Ref. 114953). Lengths of juvenile males ranged between 23.3-34.3 cm TL, smallest juvenile 20.4 cm TL (Ref. 75649). Males reached maturity at ca. 63 cm TL (Ref. 114953). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 April 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||