Irolita westraliensis Last & Gledhill, 2008
Western round skate

Family:  Arhynchobatidae (Softnose skates)
Max. size:  43 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 142 - 209 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on outer continental shelf. Life history unknown. Males reaches maturity at ca. 35 cm TL. Caught rarely and discarded as bycatch (Ref. 114953).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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