Dipturus canutus Last, 2008
Grey skate
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.
Diagnosis:   
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


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