Brochiraja heuresa
Last & Séret, 2012
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Arhynchobatidae
Reference of the original description
Two new softnose skates of the genus Brochiraja (Rajoidei: Arhynchobatidae) from the deepwater slopes and banks of the Norfolk Ridge (South-West Pacific). Zootaxa, 3155, 47–64
Two new softnose skates of the genus Brochiraja (Rajoidei: Arhynchobatidae) from the deepwater slopes and banks of the Norfolk Ridge (South-West Pacific). Zootaxa, 3155, 47–64
Image of the original description
Brochiraja heuresa sp. nov, adult male holotype (CSIRO H 6073–01, 355 mm TL); © PETER R. Last & BERNARD Séret
Brochiraja heuresa sp. nov, adult male holotype (CSIRO H 6073–01, 355 mm TL); © PETER R. Last & BERNARD Séret
Types
Brochiraja heuresa
Holotype: CSIRO: H 6073-01; Paratype: AMS: I 42763-001; CSIRO: H 6056-07; CSIRO: H 6056-08; CSIRO: H 6064-01; CSIRO: H 6067-02; CSIRO: H 6072-01; CSIRO: H 6072-02; CSIRO: H 6083-02; CSIRO: H 6089-02; CSIRO: H 6091-01; MNHN: 2010-1073; NMNZ: P39365; NMNZ: P39535; NMNZ: P39639; NMV: A 25164-007; NMV: A 25171-001;
Brochiraja heuresa
Holotype: CSIRO: H 6073-01; Paratype: AMS: I 42763-001; CSIRO: H 6056-07; CSIRO: H 6056-08; CSIRO: H 6064-01; CSIRO: H 6067-02; CSIRO: H 6072-01; CSIRO: H 6072-02; CSIRO: H 6083-02; CSIRO: H 6089-02; CSIRO: H 6091-01; MNHN: 2010-1073; NMNZ: P39365; NMNZ: P39535; NMNZ: P39639; NMV: A 25164-007; NMV: A 25171-001;
Description :
Citation: Brochiraja heuresa Last & Séret, 2012: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024
Short Description
small species of Brochiraja, long tail, orbit moderately large, disc covered with minute spiny denticles, tail with small thorns, surrounded by fine denticles, total pectoral radials 58–63; predorsal vertebrae 88–100; 30–42 tooth rows in upper jawColor: dorsal surface of disc, posterior lobe of pelvic fin and tail pale bluish pink; anterior lobe darker reddish brown;
small species of Brochiraja, long tail, orbit moderately large, disc covered with minute spiny denticles, tail with small thorns, surrounded by fine denticles, total pectoral radials 58–63; predorsal vertebrae 88–100; 30–42 tooth rows in upper jawColor: dorsal surface of disc, posterior lobe of pelvic fin and tail pale bluish pink; anterior lobe darker reddish brown;
Distribution
endemic; only known from deep banks and ridges of the northern Tasman Sea, including the western Norfolk Ridge and the Wanganella Bank (ca 32°35’–35°08’ S, 166°56’–169°29’ E)
endemic; only known from deep banks and ridges of the northern Tasman Sea, including the western Norfolk Ridge and the Wanganella Bank (ca 32°35’–35°08’ S, 166°56’–169°29’ E)
Size / Weight / Age
max male: 358 mm TL, 54,5 mm DW; max female: 364 mm TL, 52,9 mm DW (types)
max male: 358 mm TL, 54,5 mm DW; max female: 364 mm TL, 52,9 mm DW (types)
Habitat
marine; depth range 870 - 1350 m
marine; depth range 870 - 1350 m
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=11945;
shark-references Species-ID=11945;