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Dipturus wengi Séret & Last, 2008 Weng's skate |
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photo by
Séret, B./Last, P.R. |
| Family: | Rajidae (Skates) | |||
| Max. size: | 112.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); 128 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 486 - 1049 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific to Southwest Pacific: Queensland to Tasmania (Australia) (Ref. 114953). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs on the continental slope off tropical and temperate eastern Australia (Ref. 75647). Adults mainly feed on bony fishes (Ref. 114953). Lengths of adolescent males recorded 108.1-112.2 cm TL, smallest juvenile 25.2 cm TL (Ref. 75647). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 April 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||