Insentiraja subtilispinosa

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Insentiraja subtilispinosa
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Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Chondrichthyes
Order: Rajiformes
Family: Arhynchobatidae
Genus: Insentiraja
Species:
I. subtilispinosa
Binomial name
Insentiraja subtilispinosa
(Stehmann, 1989)

Insentiraja subtilispinosa, commonly known as the western looseskin skate or velvet skate, is a common deep water skate in the family Arhynchobatidae.

Distribution and habitat[]

The western looseskin skate is typically found at depths between 320 and 1,460 meters (1,050 and 4,790 ft)[1] off northwest Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Although it is abundant in its known range, little is known about its biology.

Relationship to humans[]

Based on reported bycatch rates and population observances, there is no evidence to support concern of the western looseskin skate.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Huveneers, C.; Stehmann, M.F.W.; Last, P.R. (2015). "Insentiraja subtilispinosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T161553A68630712. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T161553A68630712.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.


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