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Orbiraja powelli (Alcock, 1898) Indian ring skate |
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photo by
A. Biju Kumar |
| Family: | Rajidae (Skates) | |||
| Max. size: | 21 cm WD (male/unsexed); 22 cm WD (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 460 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northern Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea (India) to Bay of Bengal (Myanmar). | |||
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| Biology: | Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205); approximately 6 cm long (Ref. 114953). Utilized for its meat (Ref.58048). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 05 May 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||